Head, Internal Control and Risk Manager at Alan & Grant

Job Summary

• The job holder will formulate and execute company control processes, and complete periodic revenue assurance checks inline with defined organization risk assessments.
• Responsibilities include providing reasonable assurance on the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management and the strength of internal control.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Internal Audit’s change initiative by implementing action plans related to risk assessment and annual planning, audit execution, audit reporting, staff recruiting and development, audit technology, and Audit Committee reporting
• Design, implement and lead a global risk management strategy for the organization
• Lead Internal Audit’s annual planning process to develop the audit plan and ensure the plan is responsive to and aligned with the risk profile of the company
• Oversee the execution of individual audits defined in the audit plan ensuring the highest level of service quality and business satisfaction
• Issue all Internal Audit reports ensuring the reports are clear, concise, identify root causes with practical solutions, and ultimately provide value to management
• Continual drive for enhanced efficiency and client service (internal and external) in all Risk and Compliance processes
• Meet regularly with the Audit Committee to report the status of Internal Audit’s ongoing monitoring activities
• Responsibility for updating and maintaining all policies on risk and compliance
• Proactively inform senior management of significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance requiring prompt attention
• Perform internal controls assessments of acquired companies or joint venture projects and lead efforts to mitigate identified control deficiencies
• Manage the process to track, follow-up, and ultimately close all open audit issues leveraging the Audit Committee, if necessary
• Actively participate in executive management meetings and/or committees to ensure that Internal Audit is well informed of key business developments that could have an impact on audit priorities and/or plans
• Ensure that Internal Audit is performing its work in accordance with established professional standards and remain abreast of emerging trends and best practices that can be incorporated into the function
• Oversee Internal Audit’s participation in critical business and technology initiatives and projects ensuring that audit’s perspective is effectively voiced and appropriate controls are designed and implemented on a proactive basis
• Maintain audit technology platform leveraging support from the information systems group as needed
• Coordinate the activities of external auditors including how best to leverage the work performed and results produced from Internal Audit’s work
• Serve as the key point person on all regulatory exams and other third-party

Requirements

• Minimum of first degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or similar role. MBA or Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ cumulative work experience in a similar role in the financial servicing industry
• Professional Membership: ICAN, ACCA, ACA is required
• Excellent knowledge of generally accepted Auditing Standards
• Good knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices
• Knowledge of a variety of reporting procedures, regulations and law
• Effective communication and planning and time management
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
• Critical thinking and analysis, tenacity, ethics and human relations skills
• Technology Proficient (excel, word, Visio, ability to learn new software)