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Beyond Credit is a technology driven financial services company that provides insurance backed loans, business support and savings services to low scale businesses.Duties and Responsibilities
Develops an annual risk-based internal audit plan and oversee the implementation of the approved plan
Ensures methodical documentation of work plans, testing results, conclusions and recommendations and ensures follow up on findings and corrective actions.
Provide technical assistance with investigations, special audits, and provide subject-matter expertise as needed.
Creation of internal audit reports on network security issues, secured application development, database security, physical/server room security, user access rights management, incident and problem management, log management, business continuity and disaster recovery planning etc.
Participate in the review of applications to ensure data integrity, confidentiality and availability by preventing unauthorized access always
Reviewing and reporting on the adequacy of internal controls and risks to the company’s technology network based on the approved audit plan
To ensure all the bank’s products measures up to required standard in the industry
Remains current on audit regulatory oversight trends and develop a risk-based approach incorporated into the annual audit plan.
Performs regular bank-wide risk assessment to identify significant risks or exposure related to internal controls or compliance with regulatory requirements, efficiency of operations, and accuracy of financial reporting.
Provides feedback and recommendations on business risks and improving operational efficiencies and processes where appropriate.
Directs the work of external auditors to ensure the audit work remains within the prescribed guidelines.
Coordinates and assist with the preparation of Audit Committee materials and participate in audit committee meetings
Investigates and report to the Audit Committee on activities reported through the Hotline/Whistleblower processes and assist in investigations.
Initiates policy and process reviews including ensuring they are up to date with all legislations and best practices
Using problem solving and critical thinking skills to quickly identify internal control deficiencies, evaluate their risk implications, and draw the appropriate conclusions
Lead the setup of the enterprise risk assessment for the bank and developing a risk log
Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits.
Implements the anti-fraud campaign and assess compliance
Prepares monthly regulatory renditions and returns
Identifying and providing appropriate recommendations on risk and controls issues for improvement of the company’s IT environment
Participates in the review of network security and infrastructure to ensure that security measures put in place are adequate and strictly adhered to in order to protect the perimeter of the bank’s network
Flexibility to carry out any other task as requested by Management
Qualifications / Requirements
B.Sc. in Accounting with a minimum of 10 years work experience
Professional qualification of ACA / ACCA / CIA is an added advantage.
Previous management level experience is desirable.
