Head of Risk, Compliance & Internal Audit at Evercare Hospital

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Establishing the Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit function for the hospital

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the work of external auditors on select audits commissioned by the Audit Committee and/or leadership team.
• Ensure the audit work remains within the prescribed guidelines, on time and within budget. Issue audit reports that are clear, and concise, identify root causes, and document the agreed action plans and timelines to close audit gaps and strengthen the control environment.

RISK FUNCTION

• Assist the Board and leadership in discharging their risk management responsibilities by ensuring there is an objective review and reporting process for key corporate risks
• Proactively inform management, leadership, and the Board of significant risks or exposures related to intemal controls, compliance, and/or governance requiring prompt attention.

COMPLIANCE:

• provide advice on Anti-Fraud, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), and anti-money laundering (AML) policies.
• Maintain the fraud, bribery, and corruption and AML registers and provide support in the event of suspected fraud, bribery, corruption, and/or money laundering cases. participate in the investigation as required and provide evidence to support or refute allegations and disclosures presented.
• Minimize and mitigate risks to the organization and enforce zero-tolerance to non-compliance.
• Close gaps/lapses identified in the audit function as an outcome of audits; risk and/or any other compliance review; investigations; or other assessment mechanisms

EDUCATION /QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, management, or any related discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:

• A qualified accountant with certifications such as ICAN or equivalent qualification.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years experience gained preferably in an audit firm to the level of senior auditor or with a healthcare organization to the level Of Internal Auditor