Role Overview

• 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 investigation 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 resolution of all audit / control recommendations and ensure compliance within 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 homogenous Compliance Culture across all SBU’s/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 Head, 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.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to share and impart knowledge
• Good interpersonal relationship
• Good project management skills.