Job Description
Role Overview:
- As the Group Head, Internal Audit, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness of business operations.
- Your responsibilities will include developing audit strategies, conducting comprehensive audits, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving process improvements across the organisation.
- Additionally, you will provide leadership, guidance, and expertise to the internal audit team.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy Development:
- Develop comprehensive audit strategies for our local and global operations, considering regulatory requirements.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and improved profitability.
Audit:
- Plan and execute audits of various business processes, including regulatory compliance, financial partner requirements, and financial reporting.
- Create audit schedules, work procedures, and programs to achieve audit objectives.
- Conduct internal audits as per the annual plan across multiple disciplines.
Compliance:
- Evaluate financial, IT, HR, Marketing, and business documents for accuracy and compliance with federal regulations.
- Ensure ongoing adherence to audit methodologies and standards.
Process Review and Development:
- Collaborate with business partners to enhance system efficiencies.
- Identify process gaps and recommend improvements, ensuring follow-up for remediation.
- Assess internal staff efficiency and productivity, providing recommendations for improvement.
Policy Development:
- Develop policies and procedures in collaboration with process owners.
- Contribute to the annual capability and resource plan.
- Participate in the development and annual review of the Business Continuity Plan.
Risk Management:
- Identify and assess risks across processes and units, recommending risk reduction measures.
- Prevent infractions or penalties during external and regulatory audits.
Stakeholder Management and Reporting:
- Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams.
- Monitor remediation progress and maintain collaborative relationships with business partners.
- Develop reports to ensure efficient, accurate, and reliable reporting.
Leadership:
- Supervise and coach team members to ensure quality assurance and performance management.
Research and Development:
- Stay updated on best practices and emerging trends, both internally and externally.
- Lead IT audits across various applications, databases, and systems.
- Drive ad-hoc programs and initiatives to provide advisory insights.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; master's degree or professional certification preferred (e.g., ICAN, ACA).
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in internal control and audit across diverse industries, particularly in Fintech, Agriculture and Healthcare.
- Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management, and corporate governance.
- Familiarity with relevant regulations and accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
- Proficiency in risk assessments, control procedures, and internal control evaluations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis and reporting.
- If you are a seasoned audit professional with a passion for ensuring the highest standards of compliance and efficiency, we want to hear from you
Desired Skills and Experience
- Auditing
- Internal Control Risk Management