The job holder will be responsible for managing and executing an annual portfolio of audits, including: overseeing and delivering all aspects of internal audit assignments (planning, fieldwork, reporting and action follow up) with a risk-based approach and reviewing controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
Main Responsibilities:

Plan and execute audit assignments and communicate audit results with management.
Reviewing audit assignments conducted by staff (Planning, fieldwork and audit reports)
Conduct ad-hoc investigations and reviews as requested by the Audit Committee and/or management
Identify and discuss control weaknesses and recommendations for improvement with management.
Regular follow up of audit recommendations and preparation of status reports.
Preparation of board papers for the Audit Risk Committee.
Review management accounts and generate regular exceptional analysis reports.

Qualifications, Experience & skills
Academic:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from a recognized institution;
Master's degree will be an added advantage.

Professional:

Possess relevant professional qualification(s) such as CPA or ACCA or CIA or CISA or Risk Management
Be a member in good standing of a recognized professional body e.g. ICPAK, ACCA, IRM;

Experience:

4-6 years of relevant experience

Skills:

Financial analysis and reporting skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Risk analysis skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Leadership skills
Good negotiation skills