Jobs at Daily Trust

Job Description

• The candidate would play a critical role in delivering the Media Trust Limited strategic objectives by objectively assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of governance and management of risks, giving an evidence-based opinion on all aspects of governance, risk management and internal control.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop an adequate internal control system that is in accordance with management policies and procedures.
• Develop annually a risk-based internal audit plan
• Help in identifying and communicating risk policies and processes in the organization.
• Evaluate the adequacy of Management’s fraud prevention strategies.
• Evaluate and review fraud control policies and procedures.
• Report periodically to the Board of Directors through the Board Audit Committee stating the result of Audit findings and related recommendations, 
• Improve process efficiency and establish necessary measures to cover all processes within the organization.
• To provide hands on development of risk models involving market, credit and operational risks and, ensure controls are operating effectively.
• Review system Audit to ensure that the proper audit and fiscal control techniques are incorporated, review and suggest changes to fiscal controls and audit procedures of software systems.
• Ensure the reliability of information and management accounts, and investigate sensitive and fraud related issues.
• Ensure that internal procedures agree with corporate policies, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that pre-audit oversight is conducted on all company related expenses.
• Do periodic visits to outstations to ensure strict adherence to financial policy by all.
• Bi-annual Audit review of all the department in the company
• Provide supervising oversight at the time of production at all the company’s presses

Requirements.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any Accounting or Social Sciences related discipline.
• A Master’s Degree in a business-related field or management is an added advantage.
• Membership of ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, IIA, CISA or a recognized professional accounting / auditing association is required.
• Minimum of 8 years working experience in an accounting/auditing role is required.
• Understanding of Audit policies and procedures, documentation, investigation principles and practice
• Knowledge of risk management techniques and in-depth knowledge of the operations/ activities within a media organization
• Expertise in the collation, analysis, and summary of financial operations data
• Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be responsible for providing reporters and producers with sufficient information to enable the editorial brief to be met in respect of style, content, form and any other special considerations.
• Where appropriate and when instructed, to undertake any necessary re-writing.
• Where necessary to restructure and generate new storylines within the scripts.
• To generate creative ideas and long-term story ideas.
• To turn drafts around quickly and creatively and to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Where appropriate, to refer to the senior editors to resolve doubts or competing views that may arise in relation to the script at any time.
• To co-ordinate and communicate all script changes to those concerned.
• To seek new material and take steps to identify and encourage new writing talent.
• To maintain an up-to-date awareness of emerging talent.
• To ensure that scripts are prepared in the appropriate format.
• Ensuring commissioned scripts are delivered to a standard and conform to the editorial brief.
• Providing advice on all script related matters associated with the production.
• Act as a key point of contact the between the writer and the production team, and manage and build the relationship.
• Coordinating script changes, and generate creative story ideas and suggestions.

QUALIFICATION

• HND or Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or related field.
• At least 3 Years working experience in similar role
• An understanding of copyright law, and the legal implications of the production process.
• Strong Editorial Judgement
• Experience of newsroom production systems and desktop editing
• Evidence of a broad range of journalist interests including social affairs, international politics, public policy, world business and economic affairs, sciences and the Arts.
• Excellent communication skills to receive, interpret and convey information accurately and concisely