Organisation Summary

The Fijian Competition & Consumer Commission (FCCC) is an independent statutory body established under Section 7 of the FCCC Act 2010 that promotes effective competition and informed markets, encourages fair trading, protects consumers and businesses from restrictive practices, controls prices of regulated industries and other markets where competition is lessened or limited.

Purpose & Nature of Role

The Internal Auditor – Risk & Governance is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that FCCC adheres to legal, regulatory, and internal compliance standards. The role is crucial for ensuring good governance practices within the organization, which may involve risk management, corporate governance, and ensuring the organization's policies are in line with statutory requirements. Additionally, the Internal Auditor – Risk & Governance provides recommendations for FCCC’s strategic direction. While reporting to the Manager Audit, Risk & Governance, the incumbent will be responsible for developing the FCCC’s corporate governance frameworks and providing recommendations for strengthening governance frameworks and the internal control system to guide FCCC in the strategic right direction and set industry benchmarks. The role provides assurance that the organization is well-managed, compliant, and operates in a way that is both ethical and sustainable, while aligning with FCCC’s strategic goals.

Key Results Areas (KRAs)

• Ensure that the organization complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Implement and maintain frameworks that enhance transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making.
• Enterprise-wide Risk Management
• Alignment of governance practices within the organization's strategic objectives, to ensure that long-term goals are considered in day-to-day decisions.
• Promote transparency in the organization’s dealings, ensuring that your manager is kept informed of key governance matters.
• Oversee the development, enforcement, and periodic review of governance policies to ensure they remain relevant and are consistently followed.  
• Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information.

Key Accountabilities

The Internal Auditor – Risk & Governance is accountable to the Board for professional and administrative work required to assist FCCC achieve its stated objectives in the Strategic Plan. The Internal Auditor – Risk & Governance will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring that FCCC adheres to legal, regulatory, and internal compliance standards or sound public sector practices as benchmarks. The Internal Auditor – Risk & Governance must. Ensure the organization complies with its internal governance code (e.g., 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 are current and effective. Collaborate with the compliance and risk teams to ensure governance practices align with the broader organizational strategy. Advise senior management and the board on governance best practices and compliance-related risks. Monitor changes in laws and regulations, and ensure they are incorporated into the organization’s governance policies. Conduct internal audits focused on the effectiveness of governance structures and processes. Develop and execute the annual internal audit plan, focusing on key governance, financial, operational, and compliance risks. Assess the adequacy of internal controls, identify areas of risk, and make recommendations for improvement. Work with internal audit staff or external auditors to ensure timely and accurate audit results. Report audit findings and recommendations to the Manager Internal Audit & Governance. Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and assess the organization's readiness and responsiveness to these changes. Provide assurance that regulatory filings, submissions, and reports are accurate and timely. Identify governance-related risks, including risks associated with regulatory non-compliance, corporate governance deficiencies, and inadequate internal controls. Conduct risk-based audits focusing on high-risk areas and ensure that management has implemented appropriate risk mitigation strategies. Recommend improvements to risk management practices, particularly in relation to governance and regulatory compliance. Follow up on identified governance risks and audit findings to ensure corrective actions are properly implemented. Enterprise-wide risk management. FCCC’s operations are ad-hoc and may work beyond the normal course of duties as and when assigned. Any other task assigned by your Department Manager.

Qualification

Applicants with Post graduate Diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, corporate governance, financial management, or a related discipline, along with a minimum of 3-4 years or more experience in audit, risk management, regulatory compliance, investigation, or governance-related roles, are encouraged to apply. Candidates should possess professional competency and a sound knowledge of audit procedures, governance codes, and practices. 

Applicants with membership in IIA, FICA, and CPA would have an added advantage.

Knowledge and Experience

• 3-4 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Internal Audit Management.
• Risk Management.
• Regulatory and Internal Reporting.
• Experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks.
• Experience in developing an investigation framework.
• Familiar with auditing standards, internal controls, risk management and compliance.
• Experience working with boards, senior executives, or in legal/governance advisory roles.
• Dynamic and influential.
• Audit automation and investigation techniques.
• Problem-solving and innovative.
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide, influence, and convince others.
• Impact and credibility within all levels of FCCC operations and the ability to deliver.
• Able to live up to FCCC Values.

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