Duties and Responsibilities
Develop a fleble annual audit plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology, including any risks or control concerns identified by management, and submit that plan to the Management, through the Audit Committee, for reew and approve;
In addition, prode periodic updates on the audit plan to the Audit Committee;
Implement the annual audit plan as approved, including as appropriate, any special tasks or projects requested by the Chief Officer and the Audit Committee;
Reew systems and operations to assess the extent to which organizational objectives are achieved and the adequacy of controls including compliance with best practice;
Conduct periodic audit reews on all processes, operating systems, software, hardware, network and various application systems;
Document and issue periodic reports to Management and to the Management, a the Audit Committee summarizing results of audit actities in an objective, clear, concise and timely manner;
Recommending improvements in procedures and systems to prevent fraud, reduce cost and efficient use of resources.
Keep the Audit Committee informed of emerging trends and developments in internal auditing practices and give recommendations for necessary resions in internal policies and procedures;
Carry out any ad hoc appraisals, inspections, investigations, examinations or reews requested by the Chief Executive Officer or Board Audit Committee / Board of Directors;
Adse on appropriate systems of controls in an adsory capacity;
Maintain an efficient working relationship with relevant stakeholders;
Requirements for Appointment
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Audit & Finance or related discipline with a professional qualification in e.g. (CA, CPA/ACCA & CIMA);
Relevant Master's Degree in Finance or Accounting;
Possession of relevant certification
Minimum of 8 years cognate experience, with at least 3 years in a senior capacity;
Active member of a relevant professional body
Analytical with auditing & investigation skills;
Strategic thinking and problem-solng ability;
Independent minded;
Accounting and reporting skills;
General finance and financial strategy skills;
Fraud and operational risk knowledge;
Conceptual skills;
Excellent communication (oral, written and presentation) and interpersonal skills; and
Fluency in written and spoken English. French will be an advantage.