Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 18 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
1.1. Job Purpose
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Risk and Internal Auditor is responsible for
providing leadership and oversight in the provision of independent and objective assurance
on the effectiveness of the Authority’s policies, business processes and procedures, internal
controls and governance processes to ensure the achievement of the Authority’s mandates.
He/she is responsible for ensuring adherence to quality standards for efficiency in all areas
of operations, and the development and management of risk management framework. In
addition, he/she ensures Project, Performance and Risk Management Information system
(PPRMIS) for the Authority is established and managed to meet the required standards and
functions

1.2. Job Functions
1) The implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the Quality
Management System;
2) Aligning the risk and quality management frameworks to the Authority’s strategic
objectives and review the Enterprise Risk Management System; and
3) Capacity building to Directorates and Departments in Enterprise Risk Management.
4) Developing and implementing strategies and programs to support the Internal Audit
Unit;
5) Developing, implementing and monitoring the Internal Audit Strategy;
6) Overseeing the development and implementation of the strategic and annual Internal
Audit plans and monitoring and controlling audit projects in conformity with
approved audit plans.

1.3. Risk and Internal Auditor
1.3.1. Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities entail:
Business Risk and Quality Assurance
1) Designing and reviewing the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and System to
incorporate changes resulting from the Authority’s operating environment.
2) Coordinating institutional-wide reviews of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and
Quality Management System (QM) frameworks to ensure responsiveness to changing
environmental dynamics and environment;
3) Coordinating the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Quality Management System (QM)
frameworks;
4) Coordinating the development and implementation of the Authority’s risk
management strategies;
5) Participating in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Quality Management System
(QM) audits, compile audit findings, track corrective actions and prepare reports as
required
6) Supporting the Board Committee in charge of Audit and Risk through the provision of
among others secretariat services and necessary information to facilitate the
Committee's business activities;
7) Undertaking capacity building to Directorates and Departments in Enterprise Risk
Management (ERM) and Quality Management System (QMS) across the Authority;
8) Maintaining and updating the Authority’s risk-log register per
Directorates/Departments/business functions;
9) Reporting emerging risks in the execution of in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
and Quality Management System (QMS) across the Authority;
10)Preparing monthly, quarterly, annual and periodic reports as required;
11)Working with Directorates and Departments Managers to align the risk and quality
management frameworks to the Authority’s strategic objectives;
12)Preparing and monitoring the Unit’s budget and work plan;
13)Performing any other duties as assigned.

Internal Audit
1) Developing and implementing strategies and programs to support the Internal Audit
Unit;
2) Developing, implementing and monitoring the Internal Audit Strategy;
3) Developing and implementing the internal audit business processes and procedures;
4) Developing and implementing the strategic and/or annual internal audit work plans;
monitor and control audit projects in conformity with approved audit plans;
5) Preparing and presenting internal audit reports (findings and recommendations) and
Board papers to the Board Committee in charge of Audit and Risk;
6) Coordinating review of organizational activities to ascertain the extent of staff
compliance with Management set Standards, Policies and Procedures, as well as
corporate compliance with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks;
7) Identifying gaps and opportunities for improving business processes and procedures
based on audit outcomes;
8) Undertaking reviews and conducting audits on the Authority’s business processes
and procedures, operations, systems, practices and other associated risks to ensure
compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and consistency with the
Authority’s established objectives and goals in accordance with the annual internal
audit work plan (compliance audits);
9) Identifying and documenting all internal control weaknesses and recommendations
for improvements;
10)Developing strategic initiatives to maintain and improve the audit function;
11)Coordinating and monitoring the timely implementation of audit recommendations;
12)Ensuring and monitoring the timely implementation of internal audit report
recommendations;
13)Evaluating and recommending revisions to business internal controls, operational
and management policies, processes and procedures;
14)Coordinating audit efforts with External Auditors making working papers and reports
available, highlighting areas of high risk and minimizing duplication of audit effort;
15)Providing secretarial services to the Board Committee in charge of Audit, Corporate
Governance and Risk Management;
16)Maintaining CMA’s internal audit business processes and procedures in accordance
with relevant internal audit guidelines;
17)Undertaking special audit assignments as may be required;
18)Ensuring an effective and efficient compliance with the Government’s relevant laws
and regulations;
19)Coordinating internal and external communication (correspondences, emails, phone
calls, etc.) within the Unit as well as responding to all relevant enquiries addressed to
the Unit;
20)Undertaking any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

1.3.2. Recognized Qualifications
A candidate must have the following or equivalent
1) Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Economics;
2) At least five (5) years of related work experience, please attach evidence;
3) Professional qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Internal Audit such as ACCA, CPA, CFA or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor);
4) Membership of professional accounting, finance or internal audit body in good standing such as the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (iCPAR),
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Rwanda or their equivalent;
5) Meet the requirements of the Statute governing the management of CMA staff.

1.3.3. Skills and Abilities
1) Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present reports or recommendations to the Management and Staff;
2) Excellent computer literacy skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, E-mail,
Internet, website navigation, and report writing tools;
3) Ability to work independently and as part of a team; with strong collaboration, negotiation, and teamwork skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online to the following. Applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format:
1) An application letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer
2) A detailed Curriculum Vitae
3) Copy of academic degree(s) and Certificates
4) Proof of previous relevant working experience
5) Copy of National Identity and/or passport
The deadline for submission of applications is 1st November 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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