Country Head, Internal Audit

Job Summary:

Provide first-level support to the subsidiary MD and the Regional Head of Internal Auditor in the management and monitoring of the Internal audit function by ensuring SBU complies with applicable laws and regulations and the Company's internal policies. The role reports to the GCIA via the Regional Head of Internal Audit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Be a primary audit business partner in the assigned locations.  This includes providing the maximum support to embed strong governance and control standards in the business, while maintaining appropriate independence.
• Assist the RHIA in the development of the SBU internal audit plan and in developing and updating the audit universe.
• Prepare periodic internal audit activity reports for the location and assist the RHIA in the compilation of Audit Cluster/ Group BARCC and Executive Management reports.
• Work with audit teams to develop and execute internal audit engagement plans, comprehensive work programs, etc.
• Implement all aspects of the internal audit Policy manual and ensure that professional standards and programmes are adhered to.
• Provide oversight, direction, and supervision of the internal audit analysts and specialists, including reviewing engagement work papers, reports, and documentation for quality assurance.
• Follow up with stakeholders on regular audits to ensure that all responses/ evidence are documented for the remediation of action plans from internal audit report recommendations.
• Ensure timely completion and reporting of the audit engagement by the Plan.
• Aid in the delivery and development of the Group's audit strategy, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the audit team and assisting with raising the profile and effectiveness of the audit function.
• Promote increased value and efficiency through propagating awareness of best practice within the Group Internal Audit Department; and work with the RHIA to ensure adequate personnel management of internal audit teams, including performance evaluation, identification of training needs, recommendations to the RHIA for training, skills, and resource requirements for the Location, e.t.c.
• Provides advisory services concerning business processes, operations, regulations, policies, and procedures, and makes cost-saving and improvement recommendations.
• Conduct forensic audits and investigations into cases of fraud, losses, and malpractice as may be required.
• Support the RHIA to implement ad-hoc audits and Internal controls directives from the Board group-wide
• Implement appropriate audit tools required to support a robust and efficient audit process.
• Provide adequate support to the Audit Committee to ensure a sound control environment for the SBU
• Liaise with external auditors, consultants, and regulators as appropriate.

Requirements

Educational Qualification:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• An MSc. in Accounting or an MBA would be considered a plus.

Professional Qualification:

• Minimum of Associate Level Membership of the following professional bodies is a MUST: Certified Institute of Auditors (CIA), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), or associated certifications.

Desired Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum 15 years' Financial and Operational Audit experience, 5 years in Executive Leadership
• Experience across multiple industries/markets, e.g., Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities, etc. International work experience is an added advantage
• Must have an in-depth understanding of internal auditing standards, responsibilities, code of ethics, and internal control frameworks ( COSO, COBIT) etc.  
• Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), ICOFR, and other applicable accounting and regulatory standards.
• Big 4, Global corporate, or international work experience is a distinct advantage
• Ability to provide sound business judgment, strategic thinking, and a broad financial and business perspective across the organization
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, including writing internal audit reports
• Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people, at all levels, with different functional skills, cultures, and personalities.
• Analytical with the ability to quickly assimilate and synthesize complex data and information into a fact-based decision-making framework; and
• Mature, with high professional integrity and honesty

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development