Internal Control Officer

Develop and monitor all policies, procedures and processes, ensuring compliance with all standards adopted by the company Conduct annual control effectiveness testing and provide continuous feedback on identified risk and control Creates frameworks for the development of departmental controls and continuous monitoring of compliance with all approved controls across the company Make recommendations on new controls to be implemented, streamlining of old controls to ensure control objectives are achieved Investigate all system errors, assist to institute controls in projects and ensures effective and efficient operation Review vendor presentations for adequacy of controls that would impact the company Increase control awareness in CSCS with presentation slides and report Facilitate the development of process and policy documentation for all company processes regarding the control environment and implementing a company-wide compliance programme.

Prepare and present Control Environment reports to Senior Management on a regular basis while working with departments on the implementation of their individual compliance programmes Regularise evaluation of internal controls, conduct design and quality assurance tests to determine effectiveness/adequacy in meeting objectives and readiness for internal audits.

Conduct periodic gap analysis of current processes, controls and compliance requirements with established frameworks and policies. Review Audit exception reports and works with departments to close all exceptions raised in the Audit report. Review transactions with need for Internal Control approval, giving approvals for compliant transactions while providing guidance for cases of control breaches.

Provide regular updates on issues relating to IT policies and procedures, identifies changes to requirements with control or process impact and communicates to management for approval and implementation. Develop and implement standard policies, procedures, flowcharts and tools to ensure compliance with best practice and audit requirements Act as key stakeholder in ensuring timely completion of annual risk assessments across the company contributing to the review of the control environment Develop and manage IT policies and processes ensuring compliance within the IT department Assist with the maintenance of all IT compliance policies and documentation using applicable frameworks Requirements Minimum of a first degree in a numerate discipline from a reputable institution.

Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant post-graduation experience within the Capital Market or Financial Services Sector, with at least 3 years in IT Control IT Control or auditing qualification, such as CISA in required