Job Description

JOB PURPOSE As a Manager for Group Internal Audit, you will play a pivotal role in conducting comprehensive internal audits, contributing to the enhancement of operational efficiency, business processes, risk management and governance process. RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Audit Planning and Implementation: Collaborate with the Head of Group Internal Audit to drive the execution of the audit plans and strategize for effective implementation, ensuring alignment with departmental and organizational objectives. Methodology Enhancement and Development: Contribute to refining and innovating internal audit methodologies, processes, and procedures under the guidance of the Head of Group Internal Audit, fostering continuous improvement. Talent Development and Guidance: Assist in shaping professional development plans and educational strategies for team members, cultivating a high-performing audit team. Leadership in Audits: Lead major audit assignments and supervising audit teams, providing direction and managing audit planning, execution, and finalization of audits. Problem Resolution and Support: Offer guidance and solutions to resolve fieldwork issues, facilitating effective communication, collaboration, and relationship management within audit teams. Training and Documentation: Conduct on-the-job training, meticulously preparing and documenting audit procedures, techniques, and results . Insightful Analysis and Recommendations: Analyse findings, derive insights, formulate audit opinions, and craft actionable recommendations, contributing to strategic decision-making and process enhancements. Quality Assurance and Stakeholder Engagement: Review working papers, audit findings, and recommendations prepared by the team, engaging in discussions with management to drive impactful outcomes. Project Management: Execute assigned projects efficiently, meeting deadlines and budgetary constraints while upholding quality standards. Innovation and Best Practices: Stay abreast of evolving audit tools and techniques, contributing innovative ideas to develop improved audit approaches and methodologies. MINIMUM ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION Degree in Accounting/Finance or professional accountancy qualification. RELATED EXPERIENCE More than seven years of auditing experience, with at least 3 years of supervisory and /or managerial experience, preferably under internal audit environment of established organisation COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES) Have in-depth knowledge of auditing standards, tools, techniques and methodologies. Have thorough knowledge of the auditing process and risk management. Able to lead, monitor and guide team members to conduct audit assignments. Be adaptable and able to meet deadlines on assignments, and juggle multiple demands. Analytical and possess good report writing and supervisory skills. Good interpersonal skill and ability to work and interact well with staff at all levels. Able to engage with and manage stakeholders. Resourceful, result oriented and full of initiative. Professional in executing duties. Excellent communication skills, time management and organizational skills.

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