Job Description

We are a reputable financial institution seeking to engage the services of an experienced, self-motivated personnel to occupy the position of an Internal Audit Manager.

Role Summary

To help the company accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. He will coordinate, monitor and facilitate compliance with existing laws, rules and regulations. In addition, will advise the board of directors and management of the systems, risk management and it controls.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews operations and transactions of the institution that could adversely affect the well-being of the institution;
• Oversees and coordinates the implementation of the compliance system of the institution to existing regulations which includes the compliance program;
• Requires the management of the institution to implement and maintain appropriate internal control procedures and management information systems;
• Performs an Audit of the financial statement of the institution to detect irregularities and illegal acts in the conduct of the company business;
• Ensures compliance to established risk management framework, inclusive of policies, procedures and controls and consequently, ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Evaluates the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of the institution’s operations;
• Provides investigative services to line management;
• Develops and submit to Board Audit Committee an annual internal Audit plan that outlines the activities to be undertaken by Internal Audit department during the year;
• Submit a written audit report to the Board Audit Committee, preferably before every scheduled Board Meeting;
• Prepares and assist in the execution of the external audit as well as in examinations to be conducted by government regulatory agencies;
• Ensures implementation of issues raised by the external auditor’s management letters;

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of 5 years audit experience in a similar position or auditing environment;
• Minimum of first degree in accounting related field.(B.Com / BSc (Administration)preferred);
• Fully qualified ACCA or CA;
• Computer expertise especially in IDEA auditing tool, MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.