Directing and coordinating the preparation of Annual Audit Plans to ensure adequate assessment of all key areas of operations
Providing professional leadership to the Organisations Internal Audit function.
Directing the development of new audit programs and review of existing ones to minimize material and financial loss to the organization through fraud, theft, error, omission or corruption and other forms of malpractices
Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual internal audit reports highlighting areas of risk and control weaknesses and making recommendations for mitigating the adverse situations for consideration by executive management and the board audit committee.
Conducting actual audits where a high degree of confidentiality is required.
Developing and maintaining a quality assurance program that covers all aspects of the internal audit function and continuously monitor its effectiveness.
Establishing appropriate policies and procedures to guide the internal audit function.
Co-ordinating internal auditing activities and plans with other internal and external providers of assurance and consulting activities to ensure proper coverage and minimum duplication of effort.
Providing technical support to management and consultancy engagements as may be assigned by the General Manager and the Audit Committee
Qualifications:
A Degree in Internal Audit or Accounting and any of the following professional qualifications; CA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CIS
Post Graduate qualification will be an added advantage, e.g. MBA, MBL.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in auditing of which at least 5 years should be at the managerial level.
Corporate Membership to a relevant professional body e.g. IIA