• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, risk management frameworks, and audit standards.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and ability to analyze financial data, and detect anomalies.

• Leadership skills, interacting with other to influence them, motivate and challenge

• Strong motivation skills

• Sound Communication skills

• Presentation skills

• Ability to work in team/group

• Positive attitude with team and management.

• Perform detailed audits on financial processes, records, and transactions to ensure compliance with regulations and organizational policies.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.

• Analyze financial statements for accuracy and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

• Identify discrepancies, risks, or errors and recommend corrective measures.

• Recommend improvements to mitigate financial risks, operational inefficiencies, and compliance gaps.

• Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies, especially related to financial reporting and internal controls.

• Monitor compliance with relevant statutory obligations.

• Review operational processes to identify areas where performance can be optimized and costs can be reduced.

• Propose solutions for improving the effectiveness of operational controls.

• Document findings, assessments, and recommendations in clear and concise audit reports.

• Present findings to senior management and the board of directors as needed.

• Ensure that management addresses audit findings and implements corrective actions.

• Follow up on recommendations to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

• Conduct investigations into potential fraud, corruption, or misuse of resources.

• Design and update audit programs and testing procedures based on identified risks and control weaknesses.

• Coordinate with external auditors during the annual financial audit.

• Provide necessary information and documentation to ensure smooth collaboration.

• Provide training to other departments on internal controls and compliance, when and where required.

• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards

• Quarterly, monthly Audit Plans.

• Internal Audit Reports with recommendations for SMT and ED

• Coordinate with external auditors during the annual financial audit

• To design and update audit programs and testing procedures based on identified risks and control weaknesses