Job Description
Reporting to the Audit Committee of the board of Directors, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for carrying out appropriate checks and audits to ensure compliance with all applicable policy, legal and regulatory requirements.
The responsibilities
Establish, maintain and enforce effective compliance procedures, covering all legal and regulatory requirements of the business.
Evaluate, and examine policies, procedures and systems in place for compliance, advising and reporting aspects of material noncompliance.
Investigate complaints by suppliers and customers, submit recommendations and ensure proper handling of the same.
Review all company agreements, engagements, and positions, recommending that the company only enters/ maintains those positions that are sustainable.
Monitor the company’s trading capabilities and limits, at appropriate stages and levels.
Reviews the company’s position and structures whenever there is significant change in business, key staff or operations to minimize loss (financial and otherwise), fraud, omissions, misinterpretation or otherwise.
Participate in process and internal control improvement initiatives.
Ensure and monitor disclosure between Deacons and collaborating company’s or customers, ensuring information and disclosures expected from 3rd parties is received.
Review the integrity of the 3rd party suppliers, firms and customers that Deacons works with, to minimize conflicts of interest.
Conduct frequent reviews to ensure that the company’s assets are secured appropriately, including reviewing the reliability of financial and company information for publication.
Adhere to prescribed terms of reference and scope of external and internal audit roles, and maintain a healthy working relationship with the former.
Plan, control and maintain records of all audit and reviews, detailing findings and recommendations to Management and Board.
Ensure all risks highlighted are followed up and resolved satisfactorily.
Demonstrate high standards of conduct and ethics as well as appropriate judgment, independence and discretion.
Attend Management and Board meetings, and various system meetings as appropriate
Engage in continuous education and staff development of audit issues
Any other duties as delegated.
The person:
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting or Finance;
Fully qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
At least 3 years of experience planning and directing audits gained from a reputable Audit company;
Experience in auditing public entities and reporting to Board of Directors;
Hands-on experience with Navision.
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references to apply online before 31st May 2018.
