Head, Internal Audit at DCSL Corporate Services Limited

Job Summary

• The Head, Internal Audit will be responsible for providing internal control reviews, that support the delivery of the statutory and regulatory obligations of the Company.
• The successful candidate will compile and issue reports detailing conclusions and provide recommendations for improvement as well as liaise with external auditors and regulatory agencies.
• The Head, Internal Audit will report directly to the Managing Director/CEO and will supervise the Audit Manager, Audit Supervisors, and Audit Officers.

Job Description
In fulfilling his or her responsibilities, the successful Candidate will:

• Contribute to and implement strategic plans and policies as established by the Executive Management & board of directors for the Internal Audit function.
• Lead the audit department to deliver the annual audit plan.
• Review systems, controls, and processes to ensure compliance with company’s policies, plans, procedures enhancing operations and organisational compliance.
• Review sector, legislative, statutory, and organisational changes, assess the potential impact on the company’s controls assurance framework and adapt work plans accordingly.
• Monitor the company’s compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, and service standards and prepare the annual Statement on Internal Control for consideration by the Group Audit Committee.
• Develop and maintain a robust framework for controls review.
• Lead and initiate controls and assurance reviews, reporting findings to audit committee and senior management teams.
• Manage development and production of policies, core briefing and training, FAQs and guidance on risk identification and management, fraud, whistle blowing.
• Prepare and present reports to managers, boards, and committees, as required.
• Ensure that all services have effective and innovative policies, procedures and systems covering of aspects of work.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in any discipline.
• Relevant professional qualification in relevant discipline or post graduate degree.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant work experience with at least 5 years at Management level.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization, and leadership skills.