Head of Internal Audit
Reports to: CEO
Location: Eswatini – Mbabane
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in either Accounting, Commerce or Information Systems.
• CIA/CISA/CA/ACCA/ACA essential.
• Data analytics certification is an added advantage.
• Member in good standing of a professional body (IIA preferably)
Experience
• A minimum of 7 years post articles experience in an Audit role.
• Financial Services exposure is highly advantageous.
Knowledge
• Knowledge of financial and operational risks and controls
• In depth understanding of the relevant regulatory universe in the region
• Sound knowledge of enterprise risk management and audit principles and an understanding of audit philosophy, methodologies and techniques e.g. flowcharting, interviewing, presentation, and reporting;
• In-depth knowledge of the current and future auditing practice environment including Internal Audit Practicing Standards.
Skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, Internal Audit management team and staff (regarding strategy, plan, focus areas, etc.).
• Ability to formulate Internal Audit strategies, aligning them with business strategy.
• Exhibit strong project management and organization skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize various work streams simultaneously
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain, evaluate and interpret information and reach logical, fact-based conclusions. Excellent attention to detail.
• Acquires and applies required technical skills to be successful in project tasks and assignments.
Main Purpose of the Job
To provide strategic and technical leadership to the independent in-house internal audit function and advise on the Country’s operational control environment and risk management practice. Responsible for setting the Country’s internal audit strategy, developing leading practices, and maintaining audit programmes and advisory services in alignment with Country Internal Audit.
Critical Deliverables /Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities
. Provides strategic and technical leadership for audit activities and supports the Country Audit & Risk Committee.
. Designs and implements agile internal audit processes, methodology, and ongoing process improvements.
. Leads and coordinates an annual risk assessment to support the development of the annual audit plan for the country and region.
. Drives the timely execution of audit engagements from planning through.
. Establishes the scope, objectives, and approach to audits applying a risk-based methodology that achieves timely results and high-quality audit deliverables.
. Participates in internal audit projects in various capacities from leading and conducting audits to supporting and guiding audit teams.
. Critically evaluates issues identified including assessment of root cause and impact on the business.
. Reviews key internal audit work papers, including planning documents, control testing, and audit reports, to ensure clear identification of risks and issues.
. Communicates audit findings timely and collaborates with process owners to develop creative, yet practical, recommendations to remediate control.
. Manages the follow-up and reporting of internal audit findings until deficiencies are remediated.
. Identifies themes, trends, and emerging risks for escalation and communication to senior leadership.
. Actively participates in the country Audit Committees and is responsible for the presentation of audit results to the Committee and senior management.
Interested candidates should forward their applications accompanied by Curriculum Vitae to https://letshego.seamlesshiring.com/h/advanced#/jobs/view/2743. The deadline for applications is Thursday, 28th December 2023.