Job Description

A reputable Financial Institution with branches across the country requires the services of MANAGER, INTERNAL AUDIT. The successful candidate must have thorough knowledge of accounting/audit procedures and sound judgment. He /She must be fully qualified ACCA or CA with 5 years post-qualification experience in similar position and/or auditing environment.

Responsibilities

• 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;
• Submit a written audit report to the Board Audit Committee, preferably before every scheduled Board Meeting;
• Oversees and coordinates the implementation of the compliance system of the institution to existing regulations which includes the compliance program;
• Reviews operations and transactions of the institution that could adversely affect the well-being of the institution;
• Requires the management of the institution to implement and maintain appropriate internal control procedures and management information systems;
• 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;
• 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