Head, Internal Audit at Simba Group

Job Summary

• We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Head Internal Audit, to strengthen the enterprise-wide risk framework and conduct periodic regular audits aligned to this framework to constantly assess and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Discuss with business and with management (including the Board and Board Committees) in developing an enterprise-wide risk framework
• Conduct transaction, process and special audits to identify risks and help develop mitigation plans
• Support business drive continuous improvement by identifying priority areas which have high impact on sustainable business performance and create SOPs for various business and support functions
• Brief Board and Board Committees on audit findings, insights and correctives for mitigating risks to business performance, reputation and compliance
• Prepare a detailed audit calendar (time, place, frequency etc) after due discussions with Management to cover all “units” (businesses, locations, functions, etc)
• Design audit check-list applicable to each “unit”
• Conduct audits against agreed and approved SOPs or audit check-list
• Plan and conduct follow-up audits in order to ensure that non-conformances (NCs) raised during earlier audits are closed
• Lead the team of Internal Audit

Qualifications
Educational Qualification:

• MBA or Master's Degree in related fields
• ICAN Member

Experience:

• 12 years+ relevant experience with at least 5 years heading Internal Audit team

Skills Requirement:
Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of Accounting and Auditing Standards applicable to doing businesses in Nigeria
• Knowledge of all business functions and processes
• Ability to design tailor-made formats/ templates for audits
• Familiarity of working in an ERP environment

Behavioural Competencies:

• Persuasive and Assertive
• Planning Skills
• Attention to detail. “Roving eye” to detect frauds/deviations from SOPs
• Friendly approach towards people but strict on audit findings
• Skills in building win-win relations with internal customers and command their respect
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Resilience (patience, composure, etc)
• Independence- Ability to work alone
• Independent with Good communication skills- Ability to explain findings and insights