Job Description
SUMMARY
- The Manager, Internal Audit & Control will be responsible for overseeing and managing the internal audit function across the organization.
- You’ll work to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
- The role involves leading internal auditors, collaborating with various departments, and reporting findings and recommendations to executive management and the board of directors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement a comprehensive internal audit strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
- Provide strategic direction to the internal audit function, ensuring it adds value to the organization's operations.
- Develop standard work papers for all auditable processes/departments and ensure periodic review of the work papers per each audit.
- Assess and identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in business processes and systems.
- Design and implement risk mitigation strategies and control frameworks.
- Establish and maintain effective internal control systems to safeguard the organization's assets and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Regularly evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and recommend enhancements as needed.
- Develop an annual audit plan based on risk assessments and business priorities.
- Lead and coordinate internal audit engagements, ensuring timely completion and high-quality deliverables.
- Conduct audits of financial, operational, and compliance areas to assess the effectiveness of controls.
- Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing internal audit team.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and ethical conduct within the team.
- Collaborate with various departments and business units to understand their operations and provide insights for improvement.
- Communicate audit findings and recommendations to executive management and the board of directors.
- Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Ensure the organization's compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and present comprehensive reports on audit findings, recommendations, and status updates to executive management and the board.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the internal audit function.
- Implement best practices to enhance the overall effectiveness of internal controls.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
- Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA) is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 10 years in internal audit, risk management, or a related field, with a track record of leadership and successful team management.
- In-depth knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk management principles, and regulatory requirements.
- Good understanding of the company’s business.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to think strategically and contribute to organizational goals.
- High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
- Proactiveness; going beyond the obvious, gathering complex data to get to the heart of issues.
- Time management - Ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task, manage deadlines and work efficiently.
- Accountability – Being reliable, dependable, organized and take responsibility for actions.