Head, Internal Audit at KPMG

Detailed Job Description

• Develop and implement comprehensive internal auditing policies and procedures
• Prepare Internal audit plan and provide oversight and direction in the execution, and reporting of internal audit engagements and projects within established timelines and budgets
• Coordinate with External Auditors, ensuring efficient implementation of the overall statutory financial audit plans.
• Oversee and review the drafting of internal audit reports and other audit deliverables, and direct the work conducted by external auditors.
• Conduct periodic financial, compliance, operational and special audits and carry out investigations into reported irregularities, as required.
• Review analyses of non-conformities, discuss audit findings across the organization and suggest recommendations.
• Report to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors regarding internal control matters, results of audit reviews, the progression of audit plan and any other matters of discussion.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and changing regulatory guidelines to enable the development and implementation of appropriate control measures and monitoring mechanism as well as their continuous update / revision.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings with key stakeholders.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Board.

Requirements

• First degree in Accounting
• Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CISA or other relevant higher business degree as an added advantage
• Minimum eight(8) internal audit experience in a reputable organization, with at least three (3) years at managing the strategic direction of a business risk unit.
• Knowledge of internal audit methodologies, corporate governance procedures and accounting standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of operational dynamics.
• Good report writing and oral communication skills.
• Good knowledge and hands on practical experience and use of accounting packages and systems.
• Good decision making and problem solving skills.
• Good leadership and people management skills.