BK TecHouseLtd. is a Digital, Lean-Agile Technology Company dedicated to delighting our customers, employees and shareholders by providing high quality Innovative Technology products and services that empowerour customers to strive in a fast-changing market. We provide equal employment opportunity for all, promote Servant Leadership andbehave with integrity and transparency. A career with BK TecHouseoffers greater opportunity, greater challenge and greater satisfaction.
Background information
Job Title: Lead Internal Audit & Compliance
Department/ Section/Unit: Internal Audit & Compliance
Location: Kigali-Rwanda
Reports to: Board of Directors
Indirect report: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports: Data Governance Specialist, Cyber security specialist & IT audit
Purpose of the Job
The position of Internal audit & compliance Managerconsists of:
- Evaluate overall company activities and give assurance of adequate control measures within functional departments;
- Providing organizations with guidance on financial accuracy, internal controls and regulatory compliance. He examines and improves operating practices, and financial and risk management processes of the organization.
Main Responsibilities
- Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls;
- Develop, implement and maintain internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with local and internal best practice;
- Compile and implement the annual internal Audit plan;
- Provide consulting and advisory services, beyond internal auditing assurance services, to assist management in meeting its objectives; and, maintain a quality assurance program by which the function assures the operation of internal auditing activities;
- Liaise with the external auditors as appropriate, for the purpose of providing optimal audit coverage;
- Carry out special audits and investigations as may be required by the Board of Directors and/ or Management in case fraudulent activity is suspected;
- Follow up on the implementation of different reporting Standards and various procedures, laws, rules, regulations, external audit or donor recommendations;
- Follow up on the implementation of internal audit recommendations and continuous monitoring of the control environment;
- Manage resources and audit assignments;
- Maintain open communication with management and Board of Directors;
- Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum;
- Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards;
- Ensure complete, accurate and timely audit information is reported to Board and/ or Management
Key Performance Areas
- Thorough understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards and various procedures, laws, rules and regulations;
- Ability to implement performance management systems, giving candid performance feedback, rewarding desirable behaviors and providing support to professional development efforts linked to strategic objectives;
- Proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, data base, spread sheets, accounting packages, email, internet and the workflow process;
- Ability to maintain high standards of integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships; treating individuals with fairness and respect;
- Strong communication and presentation skills including ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers as well as write reports and prepare relevant publications;
- Risk management and audit processes, General fraud prevention strategies, Problem solving and analysis;
- Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills;
- Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task;
- Excellent documentation, community and IT skills;
- Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
Working Relationship
- Internal: Finance Team & Technical Team
- External: Board Directors & External Auditors
Profession knowledge
- Knowledge of accounting packages such as Oracle, Sun, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, SAGE, Pastel, QuickBooks etc.;
Experience
- Five (5) years, with four (4) years relevant experience as an Internal and Compliance Auditor
Education & Professional certifications
- BS or Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related subject;
- In possession of an internationally recognized Professional Accounting Qualifications (CIA, CPA, ACA, CIPFA, CIMA or its equivalent, Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Registrar Accreditation Board (RAB) etc.;
