Formulate internal audit plan and calendar and ensure the implementation of the plan
Plan financial, regulatory and compliance related reviews/ audits of Primero
Conduct risk assessments and identify measures in place to mitigate identified risks
Review records, verifying entries, evaluating audit trails and checking compliance with local regulatory environment
Supervise the effectiveness and efficiency of control environment
Identify control gaps and opportunity for improvement
Perform follow up work ensuring management actions progress within agreed timelines and escalate any failure to the senior management
Conduct ad hoc investigations and reviews
Provide advice on internal control and participates in enhancing internal audit standards and practices within Primero
Understand and mitigate key elements of the Company’s risk profile; manage the Company’s exposure to internal and external risks
Implement and maintain an effective risk management framework including internal control systems and compliance policies, and ensure key risks are covered by appropriate and adequate measures
Monitor that policies are applied consistently across business units.
Establish and continuously improve a consistent operating framework for the identification, management, monitoring and reporting of compliance risks and issues.
Ensure that regulatory changes are communicated to staff and effectively implemented in the Organization.
Report on internal control issues and implementation of internal audit plan to senior management and Board.
Report significant findings which could adversely affect organization’s assets or reputation.
Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
MBA or a relevant Masters degree
Finance or accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA etc.
Minimum of ten years experience with at least seven years spanning finance and audit in transportation, logistics and manufacturing