Internal Auditor and Risk Assurance Officer at Pharmacy and Poisons Board

Job Purpose

The position is responsible for the day-to-day regulatory activities of implementing standards, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of health products and technologies, and that pharmacy professionals are competent and fit to practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development and updating of the internal audit manual
• Assisting in drafting specific audit assignment plans and programs
• Assisting in the coordination of preliminary reviews of the areas to be audited
• Assisting in ensuring sound systems, policies, and procedures for the effective functioning of the department
• Assisting in the implementation of quality management system
• Maintaining Internal Audit records and reports in compliance with best practices
• Assisting in verifying and analyzing periodical financial returns
• Assisting in the review of internal control systems
• Preparing systems and operational audit checklists
• Participating in the risk assessment process
• Assisting in updating risk registers
• Assisting in conducting systems audits
• Assisting in carrying out systems and operational audits as assigned
• Assisting in carrying out regular checks on systems, processes, and procedures

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Administration (Accounting Option), or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Be a member of ICPAK or IIA
• Be proficient in computer applications
• Have good analytical and communication skills
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution