Head, Internal Audit at First Ally

Our company seeks a Head, of Internal Audit for the provision of an independent, objective assurance and consulting service that adds value to the operations of the company. The individual will evaluate and improve the effectiveness of corporate governance, risk management and control processes within the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Review all assigned units of the Group and deliver timely reports to the Board Audit Committee with dotted reporting lines to the Group Managing Director.
• Evaluating the process established to ensure compliance with policies, plans procedures, laws and regulations which could have a significant impact in the organization.
• Strategic implementation of the different reviews highlighted in the audit plan including any additional task assigned by management and the Board Audit Committee.
• Ensuring methodical documentation of work plans, test results, conclusions and recommendations. Ensure closure of all outstanding open items in the audit log book.
• Evaluating the means of safeguarding assets and as appropriate, verify the existence of such assets.
• Engaging in the investigation of significant suspected fraudulent activities within the organization and reporting findings to the management and board audit committee.
• Training & mentoring direct reports.

Skills

• Excellent audit and accounting skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good Report Writing Skills.
• Financial Analysis and Accounting.
• Industry Knowledge.
• Results/Action Orientation
• Presentation Skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks

Qualifications

• A First degree from a leading university
• Other additional qualifications e.g. ACA, ACIB, CFA will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 years experience in a bank or other financial institution, with a minimum of 3 years demonstrable experience undertaking audit and control exercises in a well-structured and regulated institution.