Head, Internal Control & Audit at Cardinal Stone

Job Summary

• Developing Management Strategies, ensuring compliance, advising internal management and business partners on the implementation of compliance structures

Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting ongoing review of internal controls, operating procedures, and compliance with policies and regulations
• Responsible for designing the company's annual audit plan
• Responsible for conducting periodic audits of various units within the firm
• Reviews and appraises the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting and financial controls
• Performs periodical risk assessments; analyse current risks and identify potential risks that may affect the company
• Responsible for compiling SEC reports and returns
• Responsible for carrying out investigations as may be assigned or deemed necessary
• Set a risk and compliance framework for the firm in line with the firm’s principles and culture 
• Proactively guide the integration of risk management with other organizational planning and management activities 
• Attend Board Audit and Risk Committee meetings, and any other duty assigned by Management 
• Attend Board Audit and Risk Committee meetings, and any other duty assigned by Management 
• Stay abreast of contemporary industry practices and knowledge

Requirements

Education    

• Minimum of First degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts and relevant professional qualification in e.g. ACCA, ACA
• Masters’ Degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage

Experience    

• At least 8 years in a similar role in the financial industry
•  4-6 Years’ relevant experience in a finance house of which five should be in a managerial capacity. Experience can be concurrent

License & Certification    

• Relevant certifications (ICAN, ACCA, ACA) and/or other relevant professional qualifications