We are looking for an Internal Audit Lead to join our team and take responsibility for monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of company’s internal control systems and corporate governance systems with a view to safeguarding the assets of the Company.
It will be your responsibility to conduct assigned control reviews, audits, and investigations with a view to providing assurance to the Board and Senior Management that controls are in place, adequate, and operating effectively to support the company in achieving its goals.
Roles & Responsibilities
Conduct audits of departments/functional areas in accordance with timelines
Conduct audit testing of potential risk areas and identify reportable issues
To conduct any reviews or tasks requested by Management
Actively participates in the development of Internal Control/Audit policies
Provide practical recommendations to management to minimize risk resulting from poor internal controls
Continuous review of policies, processes, and procedures to match up to best practices
Provide assurance that processes and procedures are complied with to avoid operational losses
Provide assurance that controls are in place and are effective and adequate and make recommendations where necessary
Conduct monthly reviews of the management account.
Track the resolution of all audit/control recommendations and ensure compliance within the agreed timeline.
Assist in developing strong Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
Ensure Policy/Procedure/Regulatory Compliance on transactions or reports initiated by various process owners.
Create and improve a homogenous Compliance Culture across all SBUs/departments and ensure that it aligns with the control and business objectives of the company.
Institute and enforce aggressive Revenue Assurance and Cost reduction Strategies/Tactics to ensure zero income leakages
Actively follow up on all open issues in the Internal Audit Report.
Periodic review of system/product changes to ensure requisite approvals are in place.
Conduct spot checks, stock take, and other functions as may be assigned from time to time
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Head of internal Audit and Management.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Candidates should possess a B.Sc. Degree
Member of a recognized accounting professional body (e.g. ICAN, ACCA etc.)
Associate or advanced Professional Student levels
Minimum of 6 years experience performing Internal Control/Audit function
Advanced knowledge of auditing processes/procedures
Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives
Ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deliverables.
Competent interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to lead projects and mentor others
Ability to evaluate business processes, identify risks, and evaluate controls.
Advanced investigative and analytical skills
Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable and accepted solutions.
Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines.
