HEAD - INTERNAL AUDIT at Arik Air

Job summary
Job description

•     Directs the overall operations of the Internal Audit Department on behalf of the Board Audit Committee and the management.
•     Evaluates and provides reasonable assurance that risk management controls are functioning.
•     Ensure efficient and effective performance companywide vide internal control adherence monitoring.
•     Evaluates mitigants for all recognized corporate risks and advise management.
•     Ensures projects are prioritized based on risk and exposure and assist with project appraisals.
•     Creates an effective strategic direction roadmap which covers the values, mission, and objectives of Internal Audit now and in the future.
•     Ensures adequate corporate governance exists to provide transparency in business practices.
•     Establishes a quality control programmes over Internal Audit activities, and ensure Departmental process, methodology and work flow are effective companywide (including project planning, resource management, file review, reporting, and follow up).
•     Embedding minimum acceptable standards and control frameworks which meet both Arik’s Internal Audit objectives.
•     Ensures that Internal Audit staffs develop skills and knowledge which provide maximum value for the business, and which are relevant for career advancement.
•     Conducts ad-hoc special projects as requested by the Board of Directors, Audit Committee or the CEO.
•     Maintains the independence and objectivity required by internal audit functions.
•     Works with Business owners to provide independent strategic support to add value and help them achieve their functional, departmental and corporate goals.

Required skills & qualifications

•     Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related discipline
•     MBA or other post-graduate Degree highly preferable
•     Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA/CA/ACA) specialized in auditing, financial analysis, and business process
•     10+ years experience at a senior level in auditing and/or accounting functions within aviation or Big 4 environment