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3. African Guarantee Fund Senior Internal Controller Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Reporting: The Senior Internal Controller reports directly to the Chief Internal Controller – CIC.

Position Location: AGF offices in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travels

Position Summary
The Senior Internal Controller (SIC) is responsible for the following

Support the finance and operations departments and influence the culture of Internal Control throughout the organization

Evaluate systems and business processes to identify areas of opportunities to enhance
efficiencies and improvements, while maintaining the internal control framework

Develop, implement and monitor and maintain compliance of internal control policies and procedures

Lead audits in accordance with the audit plan. Follow the action plans in conjunction with
the business functions and provide status reporting to senior management. Drive the action
plans to improve the level of controls and mitigate risks

Lead cross functional projects to improve the level of internal control and risk management,
support the defining and implementation of policies and procedures across the business

Complete the annual evaluation of Key Internal Controls and Top Risks within the company
and report out to AGF senior management

Conduct field audits to identify areas of non-compliance with policy and implement remediation processes

Monitor changes in business, process and systems and provide guidance and recommendations to internal key stakeholders

Major Duties and Responsibilities
Internal Audit-Compliance-Internal Consulting- Reporting

Perform management testing of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial
reporting, business processes and effectively document conclusions reached;

Conduct interviews and document processes and controls;

Identify areas of risk that should be communicated to the CIC;

evaluate identified control gaps and communicate associated risks and recommendations;

Consistent exercise of independent judgement and discretion; Collect and analyze data electronically utilizing accounting systems and other software;

Pro-actively pursues additional industry and business knowledge through training and certifications;

Be knowledgeable about the business, including policies and standards that impact AGF Five
years plan goals.

The incumbent will also support the Head of Department to resolve critical issues related to
above processes.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experiences
Experience

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required;

Deep knowledge of region and global trends in the financial markets as well as an understanding of the key macroeconomic drivers;

Good accounting knowledge including IFRS GAAP;

At least 7 years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, with a proven track record
within the audit/financial sector - ‘Big Four’ internal audit preferred;

CPA or CIA;

Experience in a busy financial services and generally banking environments;

Experience managing and leading teams.

She/he will be responsible for further developing, implementing, and regularly updating the AGF’s Internal Control and Compliance Policies and Procedures;

Strong oral and written communication skills

Desirable knowledge of

guarantee system

Strong knowledge of strategies, approaches and tools in capacity development;

Have a good understanding of financial institutions’ approaches to SME lending, risk
mitigation strategies, loan appraisal criteria etc.;

Demonstrated ability to compile and report results of management activities

Knowledge

Good knowledge of risk metrics analysis and reporting, operational and financial risk and
controls and governance and oversight frameworks;

Good knowledge and understanding of the business unit’s key products and services, processes and controls,

risk and regulatory requirements;

Solid knowledge of Bank departmental systems and applications would be considered an
asset;

Good knowledge of process and/or project management would be considered an asset;

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e. Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Vision)
and SharePoint.

Skills

Advanced problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills;

Good operational risk management skills;

Strong prioritization skills;

Advanced interpersonal and relationship management skills;

Advanced presentation and communication skills;

Ability to manage multiple competing priorities;

Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills;

Demonstrated ability to work in an evolving environment;

Ability to learn quickly / develop the necessary skills;

Team player with strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Must have strong analytical and coaching skills;

Excellent project management and consulting skills;

Excellent IT skills;

Additional eligibility competences and desired Characteristics

Bilingual – fluent in English and French.

Strong business process analysis required;

Attentiveness to detail;

Excellent communication skills – written and verbal;

Ability to use spreadsheets and accounting software;

Willingness and ability to travel.

Self-driven individual with a passion and flair for helping SMEs succeed;

Ability to work in a professionally and culturally diverse setting;

Willingness to travel and work under minimum supervision

Eligibility
The position is open to bilingual candidates of any country

Applications
Applicants should apply by email by attaching a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this
position and a detailed Curriculum Vitae sent as one document to:
recruitment@africanguaranteefund.com.

“Application for Senior Internal Controller - AGF” should be clearly marked on the subject line of
the email message.

Applications will be considered until 31st January 2017 or until the position is filled.

For more information and job application details, see; African Guarantee Fund Senior Internal Controller Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

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