Head of Internal Audit
Closing Date:
Friday, November 2, 2018
Location of the Job:
Namibia
Job description
Position: Head of Internal Audit
Report to: Country CEO
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Planning, execution, co-ordination and reporting on all internal audit activities of the country. Also establishment and maintenance of constructive and professional relationships with business management is important.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Prepare the country internal audit plan and budget.
• Carry out the internal audit plan for the country.
• Manage the internal audit activities of the countries allocated.
• Ensure country’s overall compliance - legal, IFRS, group policies and procedures.
• Implement and manage risk-based audit plans and programs.
• Preparation of proposed financial budget for the department.
• Monitor and report implementation of agreed recommendations by management.
• Management and support of field staff in the conduct of audits and ensure that work done is compliant to Letshego Audit Guide.
• Review internal audit working papers and prepare Audit reports with appropriate recommendation to the HOD/operations team/CEOs.
• Liaise with country external auditors and Group Head of Internal Audit to ensure that external audit work done is in line with instructions from Group external auditors and that there is are no duplication.
• Report and presentation of internal audit findings to the country audit committee/board.
• Report on the progress in resolving crucial issues to the country audit committee/board.
• Regular monitoring and reporting on prospective changes to the law/statutes of the country through reviewing of government gazette.
• Update Audit Recommendation Implementation Tracking Sheet (ARITS) in liaison with HODs/operations team/CEOs.
• Ensure that the resources are effectively deployed to achieve the approved plan as per the approved ERM annual business plan.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OF JOB HOLDER:
• Grade 12 certificate, (25 points)
• Bachelor degree, Chartered Accountant (CA)/CIA/CISA 5 years continuous relevant experience.
• Ability to handle tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Analytical skills with an ability to research
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to build relationships with the internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent leadership and Organizational skills.
• Highly computer literate in excel, word power point etc.
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