Manager – Internal Risk
Accounting & Finance Jobs
- Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
- Expires 15 Nov 2020
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Job purpose
To provide independent assurance that an organisation's risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively to executive management and the board of directors through the audit committee. To coordinate the planning, execution, and reporting in the area of core audit assurance and recommend changes and enhancements to existing policies and controls to make sure they are current, adequate and functional.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Coordinates the annual risk profiling of the business in response to the strategy of the business.
Develops operational standards and methodologies for the Internal Risk function by taking in to account the professional standards and best practice.
Provides input in developing Strategic Audit Plan for 3 year periods in liaison with the Head of Internal Risk
Provides support to the following Group entities for the activities stated above: Mutare Bottling Company (MBC), HigherLife Foundation (HLF), Steward Bank (SB) & Steward Health (SH) in liaison by the Head of Internal Risk
Selects assignments from the Annual Work Plan and assigns the Auditor-in-Charge and Audit staff and discusses the audit assignment with the Auditor In Charge and other assigned staff
Coordinates close out conferences with management at the end of each engagement and discuss findings before draft report stage. Ensures that those involved in the opening conference attend the close out conference.
Evaluates and reviews reports on risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies identified for reporting to the audit committee and provides recommendations for improving the organisation in line with strategy for the business.
Reviews the compliance checklist developed by the Internal Risk Officers and ensures that all key compliance issue shave been considered for testing in line with approved internal policies and procedures or other external guidelines/ legislature (compliance testing based on applicable national legislature- Companies Act, ZIMRA, POTRAZ).
Assesses and makes appropriate recommendations for improving the governance process in accomplishment of the objectives of EWPL for approval by the Head of Internal Risk.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualification, Skills and Experience
6 O’ Levels including Mathematics and English
2 Advanced Level
Degree in Finance, Accounting, and Risk Management or equivalent.
A relevant vocational qualification or equivalent e.g. Chartered Accountant Zimbabwe (CA Z) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
4 to 6 years’ experience in a similar or related environment and 1 year of which should be in Middle Management position
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their detailed CVs to careers@econet.co.zw with “Manager – Internal Risk” in the subject line.
Closing date for all applications is 15 November 2020
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
