Head, Internal Control at Health Plus Limited

Description

• Report to the CEO
• Define the strategic direction for the Internal Audit function which align with the overall strategic goals of the companies: HealthPlus and CasaBella
• Contribute to the formulation of Audit policies and procedures in accordance with generally accepted audit principles and standards
• Contribute to the annual and 3 year audit plan for approval by the CFO and the Audit and Risk Committee
• Hands-on execution of the annual audit plan and reporting as required,
• Lead audit teams in conducting assessments on the quality and effectiveness of the internal control framework, risk management and governance
• Assist with the presentation of plans, audit findings, areas of concern, and progress in addressing prior issues to the Audit & Risk Committee,
• Supervise and ensure that post audit action plans are implemented and adhered to by relevant personnel.
• Conduct special investigations based on available information to resolve procedure and financial breaches in internal systems
• Provide risk assessments of policies, critical projects and system developments
• Work closely with the broader Risk Management team and executives from across the Group in contributing to the continual improvement of the company’s risk management framework
• Review Compliance Audits, Special Assignments from the Audit Committee and Top Management Committee with respect to risks assessment and risk prevention, corporate and statutory compliance and review compliance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and amend them from time to time in line with business and legislation changes.
• Work with Management to ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major risks are identified and analysed, regularly and periodically and risk prevention mechanisms installed across the business activities the Company and safeguarding liabilities of Promoters, the Board and Management for risk,
• Play a key role in driving teamwork across the Finance and Commercial areas of the business
• Assist in the leadership and development of the internal audit team,
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and provide support. Training and development of Audit Staff and subordinates
• Ensure compliance with statutory authority and audit requirements
• Ensure all taxation and legislative requirements are complied with at all times

Functional Competencies Required

• Strategic Perspective
• Cost Optimisation
• Tax Management
• Accounting Control
• Problem Solving

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with 10 years minimum experience in a structured organisation, 5 years of which must be in a managerial capacity
• Experience in a fast growing company or in the retail or fast food industry is an advantage
• Professional membership of ACA/ACCA is an added advantage
• Experience with ERP Softwares & BI tools
• Impressive Excel skills
• Proven presentation skills to both finance and non-finance individuals
• Passion for working with the business to achieve key goals
• A critical thinker with high attention to detail
• Strong commercial acumen
• Demonstrated process improvement
• Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills