Internal Control and Risk Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The qualified female staff will be responsible for rendering an independent, objective evaluation of effectiveness of risk management; control and governance processes of the microfinance bank and proffer improvements where necessary.
She will also be responsible for managing or conducting performance, operational, financial, IT and compliance audit assignments with emphasis on a risk-based approach designed to assist management in the attainment of its objectives.
She will be responsible for the execution of the internal controls functions including the preparation of an audit manual, audit plan etc. She will also conduct risk assessment of departments/functional areas in accordance with timelines and conduct audit testing of potential risk areas and identify reportable issues
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Experience in auditing, control & compliance in any financial institution
Experience in implementing policies and procedures, including process evaluation and documentation
A demonstrated knowledge of finance, accounting and internal controls
Familiarity with and understanding of the dynamics of small businesses and Microfinance controls
Mathematics, business acumen and analytical skills
Proficiency in Computer Applications Excel /Microsoft Office
Understands the needs of a start-up, with willingness and ability to perform duties beyond the scope of work.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY
HND/University degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field
6 -8 years of professional experience and 3 years of full-time experience in internal auditing, operations, accounting and business analysis.
A second certification/degree in a specialty field (e.g., IT auditing, Fraud or fraud auditing, HR,
Legal, Accounting, Microfinance or Banking). This may substitute for one year of required experience.
Experience in Microfinance operations, or Banking or auditing in a supervising capacity.

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