Deputy Manager Internal Audit

JOB BRIEF

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced person in Business Continuity, Resilience, Risk and Fraud Management to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust and effective Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) program to ensure the organization's continued operations during and after disruptive events. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating various risks and developing and implementing strategies to prevent, detect, and investigate fraudulent activities across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive BCDR program aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
• Conduct Business Impact Assessments (BIAs) to identify critical business functions, assess potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) for critical business processes, including incident response plans, crisis communication plans, and supply chain continuity plans.
• Conduct regular tabletop exercises, drills, and simulations to test the effectiveness of BCPs and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain and update the BCDR program documentation, including policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Provide training and awareness programs to employees on BCP procedures, emergency response protocols, and crisis communication guidelines.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the BCDR program and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including IT, security, legal, human resources, and vendors, to ensure effective coordination and communication during incidents.
• Stay abreast of emerging threats and vulnerabilities, industry best practices, and regulatory changes related to business continuity and resilience.
• Participate in incident response activities, including coordinating recovery efforts and communicating with stakeholders.
• Conduct risk and fraud assessments across all areas of the business, including operational, financial, reputational, legal, and strategic risks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls.
• Monitor and track key risk indicators (KRIs) and escalate potential issues to senior management.
• Maintain and update risk registers and other relevant documentation.
• Advise business on risk management best practices.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the company's risk management framework.
• Conduct risk audits and reviews to ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• Conduct fraud investigations, analyze suspicious activity, and identify fraud trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve fraud incidents.
• Train and educate employees on fraud awareness and prevention.
• Prepare fraud reports.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Positive attitude and stakeholder management
• BCP Certified and relevant Risk Management Certifications.
• 2-3 years of working experience in BCDR programs, Risk Management and Fraud Investigations.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and fraud methodologies and techniques.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience in healthcare will be an added advantage.
• Excellent written and presentation skills including prepare of reports.