Job Purpose (Why this job exists):
To lead and oversee the internal audit function ensuring the systematic examination and evaluation of financial operational and compliance processes. Develop and implement riskbased audit plans conduct thorough assessments and provide recommendations to enhance internal controls. Collaborate with key stakeholders to promote a culture of accountability transparency and continuous improvement within the organization.
Job Duties:
- Provide strategic direction for internal audit aligned with organizational goals.
- Develop and implement riskbased audit plans and prioritize activities.
- Oversee thorough audits of financial operational and compliance processes.
- Evaluate internal controls and provide actionable improvement recommendations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders ensuring effective communication of audit findings.
- Ensure compliance with laws regulations and industry standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the audit function.
- Prepare and present comprehensive audit reports to executive management.
- Uphold ethical standards independence and objectivity.
- Interact with the audit committee providing updates and recommendations.
Requirements
- Minimum of B.Sc. Degree. MSc or MBA with specialization in Finance Accounting or Economics is an added advantage
- At least one of ACA ACCA or other related professional qualifications
- 8 years of accounting finance & analytical work experience. The last 23 years should particularly be in Internal audit practice.
Knowledge Skills & Traits:
- The candidate must have integrity very high innovative skills must be accountable and be trustworthy
- Good audit and analytical skills and the ability to use MSExcel
- Good knowledge of audit techniques accounting and IFRS
- Good at using accounting software
Minimum of B.Sc. Degree. MSc or MBA with specialization in Finance, Accounting or Economics is an added advantage At least one of ACA, ACCA or other related professional qualifications 8+ years of accounting, finance & analytical work experience. The last 2-3 years should particularly be in Internal audit practice. Knowledge, Skills & Traits: The candidate must have integrity, very high innovative skills, must be accountable, and be trustworthy Good audit and analytical skills and the ability to use MS-Excel Good knowledge of audit techniques, accounting and IFRS Good at using accounting software