Audit Assurance Officer at Fidson Healthcare Plc

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• The Audit Officer is responsible for implementing the annual audit plan approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and communicating and monitoring audit & IT policies, procedures, practices, programs, and processes.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

• Minimum of first degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related numerate discipline.
• Relevant professional certification e.g., Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ACA) or Associate of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). (Strong Knowledge of IS Audit will be added an Advantage).

MINIMUM RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 

• 2-3 years cognate experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Enterprise Governance of IT
• Knowledge of Information- and Cyber-security
• Knowledge of Risk and Information Systems Control
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Hard work and Quality Focus
• Honesty and Reliability
• Collaboration and Resilience
• Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
• Objectivity and Independence
• Passion and Commitment
• Innovation and Attention to Detail
• Assertiveness
• Information Technology (IT) General Knowledge.
• Result-orientation and Accountability

DUTIES:

• Assist in the development, maintenance, implementation, and review of the audit & assurance work programs, and audit plan and drive the development, relevant policies, and other frameworks for the Audit & Assurance Function.
• Conduct audits by IS audit standards to achieve planned audit objectives
• Conduct information security assessments and provide an opinion on the Organization’s security posture
• Establish effective business relationships within the Company and assist management in the understanding and application of and adherence to internal controls, audit assurance, and governance principles.
• Perform audits through the review of physical and electronic records, evaluate the level of compliance with established business control policies, processes, procedures, standards, laws, and regulations in assigned functional areas/business units, identify control weaknesses or process improvement opportunities, and initiate workable solutions.
• Communicate audit results and make recommendations to key stakeholders through meetings and audit reports to promote change when necessary.
• Conduct audit follow-ups to determine whether appropriate actions have been taken by management promptly
• Provide assurance that the necessary leadership and organizational structures and processes are in place to achieve objectives and to support the organization's strategy Document and save electronically work papers/audit program and audit procedures performed. Track timely and effective corrective actions taken following audit recommendations.
• Provide assurance that the practices for the acquisition, development, testing, and implementation of information systems meet the organization’s strategies and objectives.
• Provide assurance that the processes for information systems operations, maintenance, and service management meet the organization’s strategies and objectives.
• Provide assurance that the organization’s policies, standards, procedures, and controls ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets
• Conduct periodic call over/review of transactions focusing on appropriate posting of transactions and ensuring compliance with statutory deductions.
• Investigate and report all alleged cases of fraud, waste, abuse, and inefficiencies and make recommendations on appropriate preventive or remedial controls.
• Implement the audit & assurance strategic initiatives relating to key responsibilities
• Carry out other responsibilities as may be required by the Head, Audit & Assurance, management, or Board.