Manager – Audit and Risk at HELSB

The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) was established by the Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Act No. 31 of 2016 to provide for the granting, administration, investment, payment and recovery of loans; provide for the administration and granting of scholarships; facilitate the mobilization of financial resources for loans and scholarships; and provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.

In fulfilling its mandate, HELSB wishes to fill the position of Manager – Audit and Risk. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate high levels of requisite competencies.

Manager – Audit and Risk

4.1 Job Purpose

To manage internal audit operations and implementation of risk management systems in order to ensure accountability and effective utilization of the Board’s resources.

4.2 Knowledge and Skills Requirements

a) Minimum Primary/Secondary Education:

• Full Grade 12/ Form 5 Certificate with minimum of credits in English and Mathamatics.

b) Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications:

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree with full professional qualifications such as ZICA/CIMA/ACCA, CISA/CIA;
• Certified Risk Analyst, Certified Enterprise Risk Manager, or equivalent Risk Management Certification;
• Member of Institute of Internal Auditors, ZICA, ACCA, CIMA, CISA and IRM.

c) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:

• 6 years of which 3 should be in a senior internal audit and risk management position.

d) Communication Skills (Written and Oral)

i) Written

• Excellent written skills necessary for compilation of audit reports

ii) Oral

• Ability to communicate fluently in English to different categories of staff and other clients.

e) Other Skills or Attributes

• Analytical skills
• Managerial and Leadership skills
• Negotiation skills
• Knowledge of computer accounting package
• Tact and diplomacy
• Integrity
• Interpersonal skills

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