1. GENERAL MANAGER - INTERNAL AUDIT & RISK ASSURANCE

Job Title: General Manager - Internal Audit & Risk Assurance (1 Post)

Job Reference Number: GDC/CS/HRM/IARA/01/2025

Terms of Employment: 5 Year Contract Renewable Once subject to Performance

Job Grade: GDC2

Directorate: Internal Audit & Risk Assurance

Reporting to: Board of Directors and administratively to Managing Director & CEO

a) Job Summary

The job holder is responsible for undertaking objective assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems, risk management and corporate governance.

b) Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

i. Serving as the Secretary to the Board Audit Committee

ii. Overseeing the development of strategies that complement the business strategy

iii. Leading in the development of the Directorate’s short-term and long-term strategy, including desired future state, understand areas that will make a significant impact on the organization and where and how Internal Audit and Risk Management can drive value into the business

iv. Providing assurance to stakeholders, engage with key stakeholders, including the Board Audit Committee, CEO, Directorate, Divisional and Departmental leaders to prioritize audit and risk management objectives in response to changes to organizational goals, business strategies, emerging risks and the regulatory landscape

v. Overseeing the development/enhancement of Risk Management Framework

vi. Leading the development and adoption of best tools to analyse risk and support delivery

vii. Providing leadership in integrating best practice from industry and leading public sector organizations and drive change through the effective influencing of internal and external stakeholders

viii. Enable an agile risk-based audit

ix. Assessing team collaboration and cooperation with other departments, stakeholders and within the directorate, assess the departments for skill gaps and resourcing needs, understand current team competencies, assist with understanding industry trends, risks, initiatives, benchmarking, Internal Audit and Risk Management best practices and other hot spots

x. Building /enhancing organizational risk culture

xi. Building understanding of risks and how they are being managed by effectively communicating how significant the risks might be and communication of management expectations regarding risks to help reinforce the message that the understanding/management of risk is a core competency and expected role of people across the organization

xii. Liaising with the Auditor General’s Office and ensure follow-up on the process of implementation of Internal and External Audit recommendations

xiii. Coordinating the development, approval, implementation and review of internal Audit Charter, Board Audit Committee Charter, and Risk Management Committee Charter in line with the changes in the Internal Audit / Risk Management profession and Government guidelines

xiv. Enforcing the highest standards of ethics across the Corporation, based on the principles of integrity, objectivity, competence and confidentiality

c) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

i. A minimum of fifteen (15) years’ work experience, five (5) years of which must be in a relevant senior managerial role

ii. Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or other recognized equivalent qualifications

iii. Master’s Degree in any of the following: Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution

iv. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (K), ACCA, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or its equivalent

v. Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative)

vi. Membership of a relevant professional body

vii. Proficiency in Computer applications

viii. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

d) Key Competencies and Skills

i. Good communication skills

ii. Interpersonal skills

iii. Team player

iv. Analytical skills