Assistant Manager, Control Assurance (Investment Company) at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Job Summary:

• Our client is currently seeking to hire a versatile and result-driven Assistant Manager, Control Assurance who will review financial, system, transactional, and operational processes and also discuss issues identified during process reviews with the process owners and support in the finalization of audit reports.
• This role will include preparing proper work papers as a backup of work done and complying with professional standards on internal audit and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review compliance with Company policies and procedures in Financial, Operational & Compliance areas.
• Conduct audits as per the direction of the Head of Internal Audit and support in the finalization of the audit report.
• Identifies issues and discusses them with the process owners and escalates when necessary, stating the root cause of deficiencies, highlighting unmitigated open risks, and suggesting recommendations after partnering with process owners.
• Report on probable avenues for revenue leakage/loss from audits conducted.
• Assess accountability for the Company’s assets to safeguard against loss.
• Assess the reliability and integrity of financial and other operating controls.
• Support in developing a framework for internal controls as assigned.
• Supporting Head of Internal Audit in planning and coordination of audits.
• Supporting Fraud Investigation as directed by the Head of Internal Audit.
• Follow-up on audit recommendations for timely and sustainable closure of issues identified during the audit.
• Managing a team of subordinates and ensuring timely delivery of assigned tasks.

Key Requirements:

• BSC/HND in Accounting, Finance, costing, Engineering, or background in Engineering/technical audit. A chartered Accountant will be an added advantage (ICAN certification).
• 4+ years of cognate experience in the same industry will be preferred.
• Prior experience/ background in engineering or technical audit. Cross-functional experience will be an added advantage.
• Experience in working in a supervisor’s role.
• Team spirits
• Interpersonal skills & man management
• Strong Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent Communication Skills (Written & Verbal).
• Business Understanding
• Microsoft Package (MS Word; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; Power BI)
• ERP Experience (SAP / Oracle / MS Dynamics)