JOB TITLE:
GROUP INTERNAL AUDITOR- QUALITY, RISK AND
COMPLIANCE

About This
Job:

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is
a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in
the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

We are looking for competent
,
skilled, and
experienced
Group Internal Auditor-
Quality, Risk and Compliance
to work in Nairobi-Kenya.

Summary

The Group Internal Auditor
– Quality, Risk and Compliance will lead the company Group implementation and
monitoring the organization wide internal controls and risk management
activities in the region. She/he will ensure good business practices,
especially procurement practices, are employed, internal audits conducted, and
recommendations implemented.
S/he will
oversee and implement all the company’s policies aimed at mitigating all
potential risks and achieving high levels of audit quality. They will be guided
by the company Audit Manual, the company Risk Management Manual, the company ISQM
1 Manual, and all other related company and Global Policies.

Key Functions/Key
expected results

.
Quality and Risk Management Oversight

·
Develop and update
risk and quality management plans and policies for the company Group region,
ensuring alignment with global standards.

·
Document assurance
quality and risk management systems, including key controls, policies, and
processes.

·
Conduct internal
compliance testing to ensure engagement teams comply with quality control
systems and policies.

·
Monitor
implementation of annual audit quality focus areas and risk assessment plans.

·
Prepare periodic
reports on quality and risk management activities, compliance testing, and
remediation plans.

·
Develop annual risk
assessments plans.

·
Implement and monitor
the audit plan

·
Conduct on-site
audits to ensure good business practices, appropriate donor compliance and
adequate internal controls.

·
Participate in
independent testing of quality control systems.

·
Periodically assess
the policies, procedures and controls to ensure compliance

. Documentation and
Communication

·
Ensure proper
risk and compliance management systems, policies, and process documentation.

·
Communicate
and liaise with the company group’s internal team on compliance and risk
management matters.

. Process
Improvement and Compliance

·
Continuously
assess and enhance quality control systems and policies to meet global and
regional standards.

·
Ensure
compliance with the The companyAudit Manual, Risk Management Manual, and
related policies.

·
Conduct compliance reviews with respect to
regulations and reviews compliance with applicable local laws

.
Reporting
and Analysis

·
Produce a report after each audit that summarizes
the findings and recommendations to management.

·
Coordinate with management to obtain timely
management responses and ensure that the report is reviewed by the CEO prior to
being issued Analyze findings from compliance testing and root causes for
remediation purposes.

·
Report to the CEO and the Board committee any fraud
or suspected fraud or misconduct identified during an audit.

·
Monitor and review corrective action plan of audit
findings for both external and internal reporting.

. Training and Development
Support

·
Support the learning and development champion/manager
to monitor the training program for the year.

·
Contribute to facilitating internal courses and
training related to audit, quality, and risk management.

·
Provide technical assistance in administrative,
accounting and/or financial procedure.

. Collaboration and
Alignment

·
Collaborate with the QSS Leadership team to align
quality control and risk management efforts with the organization's objectives.

.
Continuous Learning and Innovation

·
Identify opportunities for improving processes and systems
related to quality and risk management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

1.
Quality
and Risk Management Oversight:

•
Percentage
of completion for updating risk and quality management plans and policies
quarterly.

•
Number
of documented assurance quality and risk management systems reviewed annually.

•
Percentage
of compliance testing conducted on engagement teams quarterly.

•
Timeliness
of preparing periodic reports on quality and risk management activities
(monthly/quarterly).

•
Participation
rate in independent testing of quality control systems, including ISQM 1
implementation (quarterly).

•
Effectiveness
of support provided for assessing quality control and compliance systems,
measured through feedback from audit practice leads.

2.
Documentation
and Communication:

•
Completeness
and accuracy of quality and risk management documentation assessed through
internal audits (quarterly).

•
Frequency
and quality of communication with internal and global teams regarding quality
and risk management matters (monthly).

3.
Process
Improvement and Compliance:

•
Number
of process improvements implemented based on assessments of quality control
systems (quarterly).

•
Compliance
rate with the company Audit Manual, Risk Management Manual, ISQM 1 Manual, and
related policies (quarterly).

4.
Reporting
and Analysis:

•
Timeliness
and accuracy of regular reports on quality and risk management activities
(monthly/quarterly).

•
Effectiveness
of analysis conducted on compliance testing findings and root causes identified
for remediation purposes (quarterly).

5.
Training
and Development Support:

•
Participation
rate in monitoring the training program for the year

•
Number of internal courses and training sessions
facilitated related to audit, quality, and risk management.

6.
Collaboration
and Alignment:

•
Level of alignment achieved between quality control
and risk management efforts and organizational objectives, measured through
stakeholder feedback (quarterly).

7.
Continuous
Learning and Innovation:

•
Number of process and system improvement opportunities
identified and implemented annually.

Requirements

• 
  Bachelor’s degree in
  accounting required, Master’s Degree a plus.
• 
  Professional certification:
  CPA/CA/ACCA or similar qualification.
• 
  CISA qualification is an
  added advantage
• 
  Minimum 8-10 years of
  progressive work experience in a busy environment overseeing and managing
  compliance activities. Previous experience working in developing
  countries, specifically East Africa
• 
  Experience in handling
  procurement process in accordance with established policies.
• 
  Experience in conducting
  audits, especially in accordance with ISA, GAAS, OMB circular A-133 and
  reporting findings.
• 
  Excellent oral and written
  communication skills including the ability to conduct training programs
  and presentations.
• 
  Proficiency in MS Office
  suite of products.
• 
  Experience working with
  accounting systems.
• 
  Availability and
  willingness to travel 30% of the time to international locations