Assistant Manager, Internal Audit - National Pensions Regulatory Authority

The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) is seeking to recruit competent and well-qualified persons to fill the position of ASSISTANT MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT (HEAD OFFICE)

Job Purpose:

To provide operational support in risk management controls and governance systems and processes in the Authority.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitates the development of procedures, processes, standards and guidelines for the effective implementation of programmes and activities of the Authority.
• Facilitates the implementation of internal controls and risk management systems of the Authority.
• Undertakes internal audit assignments.
• Reviews proceedings of entry and exit conferences.
• Supervises the collection of data for the preparation of internal audit reports of the Authority

• Supervises the collection of data and undertakes updates of database on internal audit activities of the Authority.
• Supervises the collection of data for the development and update of standards, procedures and guidelines for internal auditing in the Authority.
• Supervises the collection of data for the preparation of annual and operational work plans of the Unit.
• Supervises the collection of data for the preparation of annual and other periodic reports of the Unit.
• Supervises and appraises the performance of subordinate staff within the Unit.
• Performs any other assignment relevant to the role

Qualification and Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance or any related field from an accredited tertiary institution.
• Professional qualification (Chartered Accountant)
• A minimum of three (3) years post-qualification (Professional / Bachelor's degree) work experience in a similar role from a reputable institution.

Competencies and Skills

• Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. Good knowledge of the Public Financial Management Act, Internal Audit Agency Act, National Pensions Act, IGF Retention Act and any other financial regulations approved by the Government.
• Knowledge of public sector financial management.
• Knowledge of relevant IT applications.
• Planning, quantitative and analytical skills
• High integrity, confidentiality, firm and fair.