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• Lead, develop and implement the audit
  Strategy and annual Risk-Based Audit plans to be compatible with the RESP
  2013/2022’s priorities and with prior to approval of the Board.
• Champion best practice in GRC, guide the
  annual risk assessment activity, and support management in developing a
  robust risk-management framework
• Develop co-or outsource agreements for the
  subject areas not covered by internal audit staff expertise
• Establish and maintain a quality assurance
  and improvement program that encompasses all aspects of the internal audit
  activity.
• The jobholder will provide independent
  advice and counsel to the board, and also attend in GRC meetings whenever
  required
• Actively participate in various committees
  or task forces geared to policy/ procedure development and operational
  improvements.
• Tasked with the design of audit programs
  for use in planning and conducting scheduled technical operational,
  financial and compliance audits
• Monitor REA’s handling of existing risks
  and challenge its responses to emerging risks and recommend alternative
  solutions to ensure that the risk register is kept up to date
• Keep the ED and the Board informed of the
  risk and controls assurance through quarterly reporting on the status of
  implementation of the Audit Plan, and outstanding corrective Management
  Agreed Action Plans ( MAPS)

• Manage audit staff performance, ensure work
  papers are adequately documented, and sufficient audit evidence is
  gathered to prepare accurate monthly internal controls reports.
• Establish and maintain audit operating
  policies and procedures manuals to guide audit staff in executing their
  assignments in line with the requirements of current professional auditing
  standards.
• Formulate continuous professional
  development and educational plans for audit staff in the areas of risks
  and controls.
• Conduct periodic training to promote
  awareness of internal controls and to discuss changes in policies that
  will impact the system flow of information.
• Actively participate in the recruitment,
  retention and motivation of the audit staff and appraisal of their
  performance in accordance with REA’s Human Resource manual.
• Keenly monitor the departmental budget by
  appropriately allocating resources and individuals in accordance with the
  available skills and approved audit activities.
• Proactively support regulations and other
  providers of assurance and consulting services as appropriate and assist
  in coordinating REA’s response to their audit findings and recommendations
• Collaborate with colleagues in other parts
  of the Compliance, Risk Management, and Legal functions to improve the
  quality of controls and risk management across the Agency. 

• The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree or equivalent in: Accounting / Finance; Business Administration:
  Risk & Controls; is required.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in the
  above disciplines is mandatory
• Professional certification as a Certified
  Public Accounts [ACCA, CPA], Certified Internal Audit [CIA], Certified
  Fraud Examiner [CFE], Certified in Risk & Controls [CIRC] is required.
• Additional relevant certifications in
  risk, governance and controls are desirable.
• At least ten years relevant experience in
  audit, accounting or risk management, six of which should be at principal
  or manager level.
• Expertise with computer information
  systems.
• Public sector experience is an added
  advantage.

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