Manager - Internal Audit

The Manager - Internal Audit will be responsible of organising and overseeing internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan. He/she will oversee the review process then make necessary recommendations to change policies.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive annual audit plan covering all the activities of the Group, using input from the Audit Committee to identify priorities for the year;
• Act as the Group’s point of reference for all Audit matters by liaising with the external auditors to ensure adequate audit coverage and to minimize duplicate efforts;
• Ensure quality control of the team’s audit plans on an ongoing basis by reviewing and approving plans as they are developed;
• Develop, implement and continuously evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls;
• Prepare and submit written audit reports and make cost-effective recommendations to improve operational efficiency and promote good corporate governance practices;
• Lead the Internal Audit team in the execution of the annual Audit Plan thru appropriate planning and resource management;
• Maintain an up-to-date awareness of the latest techniques and professional audit standards locally and internationally and develop new methodologies to improve the audit processes within the Group;
• Keep abreast of developments in Corporate Governance practices and legislation and advise the audit committee accordingly.

Pre Requisites & Qualifications:

• At least 5 years’ experience at a supervisory level;
• Past experience in either external or internal audit will be a definite advantage;
• Master Degree and/or any equivalent qualification;
• Institute of Internal Auditors or equivalent finance qualification with Internal Audit experience;
• Professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, ICSA, etc...) or degree holder.

Profile

• Good coordinating capacity, organisational, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of Business Processes.
• Good Report Writing Skills.
• Decisive.
• Outgoing Personality and excellent communication skills (both verbal and written English and French).
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Positive attitude.
• Fully conversant with MS Office Tools.