A. JOB PURPOSE
To assist the Secretariat and COMESA Institutions funded by Members States in exercising good
corporate governance by providing independent and objective assurance that the key business risks and processes are adequately managed and controlled.
To undertake a systematic and disciplined approach to improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes through Internal Audit and risk Management

B. MAIN DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Secretary General, the incumbent of the post will perform the
following duties:
i. Establishes the organization’s audit universe and devises strategies for
identification of auditable subjects on an annual basis and aligns them to the
combined assurance plan;
ii. Leads audit planning prior to audit engagements through detailed risk assessment to inform risk-based auditing methodology for improved internal controls and
governance practices;
iii. Based on the approved audits for the year, prepare the annual workplan and budget for the Unit and submit to the Audit and Budget Sub Committee for the approval of Council through the Audit and Budget Sub Committee;
iv. Manages the work plans and budget to ensure prudent use of the resources;
v. Reviews and approves audit working papers and reports to ensure compliance withthe risk-based audit tests in order to communicate objective and complete audit findings to various Institutions, Division and Unit Heads as well as the Secretary
General;Manages closure of open audit findings in the Audit Management software by
obtaining evidence through follow-up audits on the implementation of audit
recommendations and provides reports to both the Secretary General and Audit and Budget Sub Committee on the status;
vii. Provides secretariat services to the Internal Controls Committee as well as the Audit and Budget Committee for enhancement of speedy implementation of audit recommendations;
viii. Presents and informs the Audit and Budget Sub Committee relevant reports of the Secretariat and Institutions including, but not limited to, Audit reports informing  about key audit findings and corrective actions undertaken by Management; Risk management reports to enhance the Committee’s oversight and periodic Unit
reports as required;
ix. Leads investigation of suspected fraud through fraud risk assessment and riskbased audit planning in order to deliver reports that inform detailed investigations
for purposes of prosecution;

Assists Management upon request to revise and draft policies, rules and
regulations as well as reengineer business process in order to forestall emerging
or likely risks in both IT and non-IT systems;
xi. Coordinates the formal, independent review of the effectiveness of the COMESA’s
risk management policy at least once a year for adequate risk management
practices in the organization;
xii. Prepares and revises the Secretariat’s risk management instruments – risk appetite
and risk tolerance as well as the risk management policy;
xiii. Prepares the annual risk management plan;
xiv. Provides technical guidance to Management in executing its risk management
duties as outlined in the Risk Management Policy for timely implementation of risk
mitigation actions;
xv. Prepares the annual combined assurance plan to inform key risks that require
mitigation measures from varied lines of defense;
xvi. Manages and coordinates the recruitment, training and development of Unit staff
to achieve key mandates;
xvii. Manages the performance management process in the Unit to ensure achievement
of Unit objectives

C. MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
i. Master’s Degree in Business Administration or other related fields and a Bachelor’s
Degree in Accountancy or other related fields.
ii. A Ph.D. in any of the above fields would be an added advantage.

D. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Minimum of ten (10) years’ work experience in either an Internal or External Audit environment
with five (5) years in a senior management position.
E. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Professional certifications on the below listed area are desirable:
i) ACCA /CPA;
ii) CIMA will be an added advantage.
F. SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Specialized knowledge in any of the following areas:
i) Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices of Risk
Management;
ii) Strategic and Business Management and Corporate Governance;
iii) IT general and application controls;