MANAGER – INTERNAL AUDIT (AND RISK) wanted at National Agricultural Research and Development Institute

Main Purpose of the Job:

To provide independent and objective advisory services to the Audit and Risk Committee to support the organization manage risk and strengthen internal controls; to plan, organise, and coordinate, the organisation’s Internal Audit function; ensure the effectiveness and compliance of internal control systems and procedures; reduce potential risk, protect assets, and ensure optimal utilisation of resources; and develop, implement and evaluate enterprise risk management control and governance systems to minimise losses and external audit queries.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Commence (Accounting)

or closely related discipline plus active membership of a professional body such as CIA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA or other relevant body

Experience: At least eight (8) years in audit with 3 years in a supervisory position and performing financial and/or control audits

Competencies: Analytical thinking, excellent communication.

Influence. Impact and results focus; Excellent planning, team-building and negotiation skills; good knowledge of ICT applications