KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directs audit staff in the planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring of internal audit operations, including assisting in hiring, training, and evaluating staff and taking corrective actions to address performance problems.
Directs the identification and evaluation of the organization’s risk areas and oversees the development of the annual audit plan.
Directs the overall performance of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting processes and procedures.
Directs the audit staff in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and administering surveys, composing summary memos, and preparing working papers.
Directs the audit staff in the identification, development, and documentation of audit issues and recommendations.
Communicates the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and Reports to the Board Audit & Risk Committee.
Pursues professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and Professional association memberships, and shares information gained with colleagues.
Deputize the Head of internal audit at management and board meetings and with external Organizations.
Performs related work as assigned by the Head of Internal Audit and GCEO.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or any business-related field.
MBA is an added advantage.
JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrates a sound understanding of conducting risk-based audits and the regulatory frameworks
Strong leadership and management skills to successfully motivate, coach, and develop team members to attain a high-performance culture
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven relationship skills including a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with business units and staff at all levels.
Quickly understand business processes and their risk implications, analyze complex situations, reach appropriate conclusions, and make value-added and practical recommendations.
Decision-making –the ability to make strategic decisions in a timely and effective manner
High moral and ethical standing
Highly motivated
Provide leadership and guidance to staff as a highly self-motivated individual.
Facilitate strong analytical/quantitative skills.
Intelligent, clear, and logical thinker.
Fit well into a consultative role rather than a command-and-control role.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
CPA(K), ACCA, CISA. CFA or equivalent.
Membership to a relevant professional body e.g. ICPAK, ISACA, IIA, ACFE.
EXPERIENCE
5 years’ experience in a similar position in the financial industry preferably an insurance company; three of which should be in a managerial capacity in a busy multi-subsidiary company.
Proven experience and expertise in managing an audit function at the senior level.
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