Head of Internal Audit at Wendernek Consulting Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and ensure the development and implementation of strategic and annual audit work plans and budget for the Audit Unit.
• Supervise the execution of performance, compliance, operational and financial audits in accordance with appropriate standards.
• Conduct audits and reviews of all transactions (financial and non-financial) to ensure strict compliance with the company's internal policies and procedures, while providing effective control measures.
• Participate in the preparation of audit confirmations as requested by banks, financial institutions, companies and establishments.
• Identify key control points and system weaknesses during audits, and develop innovative recommendations for addressing issues, improving operations, and reducing costs.
• Appraise and report on the reliability and application of the system of controls operating in the organization.
• Oversee the evaluation of the effectiveness of the risk management and governance process and contribute to the improvement of the risk management and governance process.
• Undertake special investigation at the request of Management and the Board.
• Review and submit reports (Annual Audit report and quarterly report on the execution of annual audit workplan).
• Monitor the implementation of recommendations made in audit reports.
• Ensure training, mentoring and development of the audit team and liaise with HR department towards the development of a succession plan for the department.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in auditing, finance, accounting, operational risk in the financial services industry.
• Professional qualifications such as ICAN or its equivalent would be an added advantage.
• Solid understanding of risk-based audit methodologies, fraud detection, and control assessment.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with an ability to network and interact at all levels
• Tech savvy with advanced MS Excel/audit software capability.