JOB PURPOSE

TO SUPPORT THE EXECUTION OF RISK BASED AUDIT PLANS TO ASSESS THE ADEQUACY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF RISK MANAGEMENT, INTERNAL CONTROL AND GOVERNANCE PROCESSES OF UNOC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assess and make appropriate recommendations for improving the governance processes at UNOC.
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in formulating and reviewing internal audit policy and procedures manual, and internal audit charter.
• Support in fostering a culture of fraud risk awareness at all levels of the organization.
• Implement engagement plans taking into account the objectives of the activity under audit, and the key risks.
• Draft audit objectives, establish sufficient audit scope and methodology to achieve the objectives of the audit.
• Identify sufficient, reliable, relevant, and useful information to achieve the audit engagement’s identified objectives.
• Perform appropriate analysis, evaluation, and documentation of the identified sufficient, reliable, relevant, and useful information to support the conclusions and engagement results.
• Analyse the efficiency and effectiveness of financial, operational, and management processes and system controls and propose value-adding recommendations.
• Evaluate the adequacy of risk management and internal control processes in meeting the operational and control objectives of UNOC.
• Assess and report on the conformity of operations and processes to applicable laws and current policies and international best practice.
• Regularly follow-up on engagement findings and Management’s implementation of recommendations adopted by the Audit Committee.
• Draft internal audit reports on audit engagements for the review of the SIA in conformity with the requirements of International Standards on the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a relevant field.
• Full membership of ICPAU, ACCA or an equivalent IFAC recognized professional accountancy body is an added advantage.
• Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an added advantage.
• Any other certification/post graduate qualification in the field of audit, risk management, and IT is an added advantage.
• At least four (4) years of relevant experience in Auditing.
• Experience in auditing in a commercial or business-oriented organisation is an added advantage.
• Experience in automated audit processes, such as data analytics and the use of audit management software, is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Confidentiality, Excellent Integrity, and Ethics.
• Result Orientation and Effective Communication Skills.
• Knowledge Of Auditing and Accounting Standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement Skills.
• Analytical Skills.
• Report Writing Skills.
• Solid Understanding of Risk and Control Concepts.
• Demonstrates Objectivity and freedom from Undue Influence (Independence).
• Demonstrates Quality and Continuous Improvement.
• Communication Skills (Verbal and Written).
• Organizational Awareness.
• Sense of Accountability.

NOTE: UNOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any monies at any stage of the recruitment process.

• Assess and make appropriate recommendations for improving the governance processes at UNOC.
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in formulating and reviewing internal audit policy and procedures manual, and internal audit charter.
• Support in fostering a culture of fraud risk awareness at all levels of the organization.
• Implement engagement plans taking into account the objectives of the activity under audit, and the key risks.
• Draft audit objectives, establish sufficient audit scope and methodology to achieve the objectives of the audit.
• Identify sufficient, reliable, relevant, and useful information to achieve the audit engagement’s identified objectives.
• Perform appropriate analysis, evaluation, and documentation of the identified sufficient, reliable, relevant, and useful information to support the conclusions and engagement results.
• Analyse the efficiency and effectiveness of financial, operational, and management processes and system controls and propose value-adding recommendations.
• Evaluate the adequacy of risk management and internal control processes in meeting the operational and control objectives of UNOC.
• Assess and report on the conformity of operations and processes to applicable laws and current policies and international best practice.
• Regularly follow-up on engagement findings and Management’s implementation of recommendations adopted by the Audit Committee.
• Draft internal audit reports on audit engagements for the review of the SIA in conformity with the requirements of International Standards on the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

• Confidentiality, Excellent Integrity, and Ethics.
• Result Orientation and Effective Communication Skills.
• Knowledge Of Auditing and Accounting Standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement Skills.
• Analytical Skills.
• Report Writing Skills.
• Solid Understanding of Risk and Control Concepts.
• Demonstrates Objectivity and freedom from Undue Influence (Independence).
• Demonstrates Quality and Continuous Improvement.
• Communication Skills (Verbal and Written).
• Organizational Awareness.
• Sense of Accountability.

• Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a relevant field.
• Full membership of ICPAU, ACCA or an equivalent IFAC recognized professional accountancy body is an added advantage.
• Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an added advantage.
• Any other certification/post graduate qualification in the field of audit, risk management, and IT is an added advantage.