Job Description

An excellent opportunity for a proactive person to join a well-established Insurance Company and to lead a professional Internal Audit function, partnering with management and the Audit Committee to ensure the existence of, and compliance with, a robust controls environment and efficient operating practices as the Head of Internal Audit

As the Head of Internal Audit, you will provide independent assurance to the Audit Committee and Senior Management on the adequacy of controls around the systems and activities of the Company. You will report functionally to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer.

Main Duties & Responsibilities 

• Oversee the development and execution of a comprehensive audit programme that addresses the key operational and financial risks facing the Company
• Ascertain the level of compliance with established management policies, procedures, decisions and plans by the various units and departments.
• Lead discussions with senior management, the audit committee and the independent external auditor regarding audit plans, activities and findings.
• Review and appraise the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial, operating and other management controls, both existing and proposed to promote effective control at reasonable cost.
• Ensure the integrity and reliability of financial and other management information systems.
• Conduct special and forensic investigations as may be required.
• Collaborate with and facilitate the external audit process
• Develop audit work-plans for assigned audit engagements and write audit reports.

Required Skills or Experience