Head, Internal Control and Audit

REPORTS TO

Board of Directors/ Managing Director

EDUCATION/ LICENCES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Minimum of First degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration with relevant professional qualification in e.g. ACCA, ACA, ICAN, CIA.

Masters’ Degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage

EXPERIENCE

At least 8 years in a similar role in the financial industry

At least 7 Years relevant experience in a Registrars Firm or finance house.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

▪ Responsible for conducting ongoing review of internal controls, operating procedures, and

compliance with policies and regulations.

▪ Responsible for designing the company's annual audit plan.

▪ Responsible for conducting periodic audits of various units within the firm.

▪ Reviews and appraises the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting

and financial controls.

▪ Performs periodical risk assessments; analyse current risks and identify potential risks that

may affect the company.

▪ Responsible for compiling SEC reports and returns.

▪ Responsible for carrying out investigations as may be assigned or deemed necessary.

▪ Set a risk and compliance framework for the firm in line with the firm’s principles and

Culture.

▪ Proactively guide the integration of risk management with other organizational planning

and management activities.

▪ Attend Board Audit and Risk Committee meetings, and any other duty assigned by

Management.

▪ Attend Board Audit and Risk Committee meetings, and any other duty assigned by

Management.

▪ Stay abreast of contemporary industry practices and knowledge.

Work Location: In person