Head of Internal Audit at Sovereign Finance Limited

Head, Internal Audit & Assurance

• Conducting Audits: Examining financial records, systems, and processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Risk Assessment: Identifying and evaluating potential risks and controls.
• Testing and Verification: Verifying financial data, transactions, and assets through sampling and testing.
• Reporting Findings: Documenting and reporting audit results, including recommendations for improvement.
• Compliance Checks: Ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process enhancements and efficiency gains.
• Internal Controls: Evaluating and strengthening internal controls and governance.
• Financial Statement Analysis: Analyzing financial statements for accuracy and fairness.
• Fraud Detection: Identifying potential fraud or irregularities.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicating audit results and recommendations to management, boards, and external parties.

Requirements

• BSc or HND holder in Accounting, minimum 10 years of experience in a financial institution as an Auditor Accounting Professional Qualification (ICAN or ACCA is a must).