Head, Internal Control at Health Partners International

Objectives of the Role

• Coordinate the activities of the Internal Audit function of the company.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessment of the Company’s audit as a base for annual audit plan
• Deliver on the Company’s annual internal audit plan and ensure that audits are performed in line with the required standards.
• Ensure that audit issues are appropriately raised and addressed and keep key stakeholders informed.
• Provide an independent and objective assurance services to Management, the Board and Regulators with the aim of adding value and improve organization’s operations and efficiency through a systematic, disciplined and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Assess departmental processes periodically in line with the SOPs and give constructive feedback.
• Identify process constraints, remove the constraints and re-evaluate the process
• Review of vendor contracts to ensure value for money
• Ensure proper Assets Verifications, Utilization and monitor maintenance
• Assess the safekeep of clients, staff and operational documents.
• Perform an analysis on how the company will perform in the case of business interruption (Business Continuity Plan)
• Formulate effective mechanisms to identify, assess and control all threats to organization’s capital and earnings.
• Provide continued education and advice to different business units regarding compliance and risk assessment
• Conduct annual risk assessments and develop an annual internal audit plan
• Report on risk management issues
• Coordinate the activities of Internal Audit & Investigation Unit
• Coordinate and investigate cases of misappropriation, misconduct, fraud and issues reported via the company’s whistle blowing platform and make necessary recommendations in line with the investigation outcome and improve controls over weaknesses identified.
• Manage the company’s annual internal audit plan and ensure that audits are performed in line with the required standards
• Evaluate the company’s compliance programme
• Ensure that the organization complies with relevant policies, laws and statutes
• Coordinate review of Accounting Records to ensure adherence to Policies, Procedures and Regulatory Requirements
• Ensure timely reporting to regulatory authorities and flag noncompliance.
• Provide assurance and ensure functionality of Internal Control and Governance Systems

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc. or HND from a reputable tertiary institution (preferably in accounting or other business-related fields)
• Professional qualification: ACA or ACCA, CISA, Internal Audit Practice Certification, orothers of similar equivalence).  MBA will be an added advantage
• Work experience: 7 – 8 years relevant experience in Audit (internal/external), with at least three (3) years of leadership experience, or at middle management/supervisory level
• Knowledge of Healthcare Industry is desirable

Competencies Required

Decision Making / problem solving

• Strategic thinking
• Attention to details

Functional Competencies

• Accounts and Financial Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership skills
• Negotiating skills
• Customer Service skills

Skills:

• Computer skills
• Communication skills
• Relationship Management skills