AMPLIA COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED VACANCY

DESCRIPTION

COMPLIANCE OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY

To provide independent assurance that an organisation’s risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for ensuring the company is conducting its business in compliance with all national and international laws and regulations that pertain to its industry, as well as professional standards, accepted business practices, and company’s policies.
• Assist in developing internal audit plans and scopes
• Participate in opening meetings with respective departments to explain the scope and objectives of the audit engagement and provide an overview of all steps in the audit process with department heads
• Develop an understanding of business processes in scope for assigned audits and document the processes in flowcharts and/or process narratives.
• Identify and document inherent risks and controls within the business processes
• Develop a risk-based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgment and defined internal audit methodology
• Perform audit tests and prepare working papers in accordance with professional internal audit and compliance standards
• Identify and document control and process weaknesses and provide evidential support for findings
• Propose practical and value-added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies
• Organize and reference work papers for review by Financial Controller
• Participate in closing meetings at the end of fieldwork, providing clear explanations foridentified issues.
• Prepare audit findings memorandum & report.
• Conduct follow up audits to ensure audit recommendations are implemented.
• Promote, support and co-ordinate risk management within Amplia including providing guidance to employees within Amplia
• Assist in the Enterprise Risk Assessment process and monitor critical risks

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s in Business, Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of  2 years in a similar position
• Knowledge of COSO Risk and Internal Control framework would be an asset
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Industry knowledge
• Working knowledge of professional internal audit performance standards with regarding to planning, testing, sampling, reporting, risk management and documentation
• Demonstrates good leadership and management skills
• Experience in conflict resolution and negotiation