In this role you will:
Plan and conduct business operations and financial control; to provide reasonable assurance on the adequacy of Interswitch internal control environment.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the planning of a risk based annual Internal plan covering operational and financial areas of Interswitch business
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Plan and conduct financial control via evaluation of Interswitch operations, policies, processes, financial, compliance and associated risks
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Identify opportunities for improving business processes, based on control outcomes, to minimize risks
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Prepare quality reports of Internal control findings and recommendations
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Evaluate weaknesses and inefficiencies in both manual and automated financial processes
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Examine financial statements to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations
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Assess financial operations and make best-practices recommendations to Management
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Develop periodic reports on the status of annual Internal Control plan, as it relates to operation and financial Control
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Perform reviews related investigation as directed by Team Lead, Operations & Financial Control and/or Head, Internal Control
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Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and Interswitch policies
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Conduct follow-up review to ensure remediation of control findings and recommendations
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Prepare periodic progress report vis-à-vis the annual Internal Control plan and/or investigations during departmental meetings
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Prepare Adhoc, monthly and quarterly Internal Control reports to Group Chief Risk Officer, Group Managing Director and Audit Risk Committee
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Conduct continuous research on internal control leading practices and apply such knowledge in the improvement of Interswitch control environment
Requirements
- Excellent knowledge of banking/financial business operations and risk-based auditing attained through at least 3 – 5 years of progressive work experience with a focus on operational and financial audits
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Excellent understanding of the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and IFRS including the ability to fully comply with both standards
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Be adaptable and able to meet deadlines on assignments, juggle multiple demands and to work with all types of individuals
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Strong skills in negotiating, relationship building, problem solving, and timely problem escalation
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Excellent time management and organizational skills
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Detail oriented and able to quickly grasp the big picture
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline
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CISA, CFE, CIA, ACCA, ACA are highly desirable and an added advantage
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3 – 5 years relevant experience