Internal Auditor - Risk & Governance - (Ref No: 32/26)
Salary not disclosedPosted 1 day ago
Closes in 5 days
About the company
The Fijian Competition & Consumer Commission (FCCC) is an independent statutory body established under Section 7 of the FCCC Act 2010. It promotes effective competition and informed markets, encourages fair trading, and protects consumers and businesses from restrictive practices. FCCC also controls prices of regulated industries and other markets where competition is lessened or limited.
About the role
The Internal Auditor - Risk & Governance oversees and ensures FCCC adheres to legal, regulatory, and internal compliance standards. The role involves risk management, corporate governance, and ensuring organizational policies align with statutory requirements, while also providing recommendations for FCCC's strategic direction. The incumbent reports to the Manager Audit, Risk & Governance and is responsible for developing FCCC's corporate governance frameworks and strengthening governance frameworks and internal controls. The role is also accountable to the Board for professional and administrative work supporting FCCC's Strategic Plan objectives. It provides assurance that the organization is well-managed, compliant, and operates ethically and sustainably while aligning with FCCC's strategic goals.
Key responsibilities
- Ensure the organization complies with its internal governance code, including external regulations, standards, manuals, and policies
- Monitor compliance with regulatory and internal governance standards
- Develop and implement internal governance frameworks and policies
- Manage and review governance-related policies and procedures to ensure they remain current and effective
- Collaborate with compliance and risk teams to align governance practices with broader organizational strategy
- Advise senior management and the board on governance best practices and compliance-related risks
- Conduct internal audits focused on the effectiveness of governance structures and processes, and develop the annual internal audit plan
- Identify governance-related risks, conduct risk-based audits, and follow up on audit findings to ensure corrective actions are implemented
About the successful candidate
- Postgraduate Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in accounting, corporate governance, financial management, or a related discipline
- Membership in IIA, FICA, or CPA would be an added advantage
- Up to 3 years or more experience in audit, risk management, regulatory compliance, investigation, or governance-related roles
- Experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks, including investigation frameworks
- Familiarity with auditing standards, internal controls, risk management, and compliance
- Experience working with boards, senior executives, or in legal/governance advisory roles
- Strong communication and diplomacy skills to guide, influence, and convince others
- Dynamic, influential, and able to demonstrate problem-solving and innovative thinking