Group Head, Internal Auditor at Robert Walters

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