Head, Audit at Daily Trust

Job Description

• The candidate would play a critical role in delivering the Media Trust Limited strategic objectives by objectively assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of governance and management of risks, giving an evidence-based opinion on all aspects of governance, risk management and internal control.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop an adequate internal control system that is in accordance with management policies and procedures.
• Develop annually a risk-based internal audit plan
• Help in identifying and communicating risk policies and processes in the organization.
• Evaluate the adequacy of Management’s fraud prevention strategies.
• Evaluate and review fraud control policies and procedures.
• Report periodically to the Board of Directors through the Board Audit Committee stating the result of Audit findings and related recommendations,
• Improve process efficiency and establish necessary measures to cover all processes within the organization.
• To provide hands on development of risk models involving market, credit and operational risks and, ensure controls are operating effectively.
• Review system Audit to ensure that the proper audit and fiscal control techniques are incorporated, review and suggest changes to fiscal controls and audit procedures of software systems.
• Ensure the reliability of information and management accounts, and investigate sensitive and fraud related issues.
• Ensure that internal procedures agree with corporate policies, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that pre-audit oversight is conducted on all company related expenses.
• Do periodic visits to outstations to ensure strict adherence to financial policy by all.
• Bi-annual Audit review of all the department in the company
• Provide supervisory oversight at the time of production at all the company’s press locations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Social Sciences related discipline.
• A Master’s Degree in business-related field or management is an added advantage.
• Membership of ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, IIA, CISA or a recognized professional accounting / auditing association is required.
• Minimum of 10 years working experience in an accounting/auditing role is required. Five (5) of the ten years should have been served at the Managerial level.
• Understanding of Audit policies and procedures, documentation, investigation principles and practice
• Knowledge of risk management techniques and in-depth knowledge of the operations/ activities within a media organization
• Expertise in the collation, analysis, and summary of financial operations data
• Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.