Head, Internal Audit at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Job Ref: RIA017
Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The role supports the Board Audit Committee in achieving the strategic objectives of the organization, by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes & structures.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop dynamic and comprehensive annual audit plan using appropriate risk-based methodology and submit to the Audit Committee for review and approval
• Provide advisory support around governance, risk management and control for strategic decision taking at the Board and Executive level.
• Review services provided by third parties and controls in place to promote and protect the organization’s interests
• Investigate violations of the organization’s control policies and report significant risk exposures to the Board making recommendations on appropriate preventive or remedial action
• Implement approved internal audit strategies and action plans to promote a culture of transparency and accountability in the organization’s operations
• Manage and oversee the Audit team’s performance to ensure achievement of departmental targets

Education and Experience

• Minimum of first Degree in Accounting or a Finance related discipline
• Relevant professional certifications eg. ICAN, ACCA, etc.
• MBA or Master’s Degree in a related discipline is an advantage
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, 4 of which must have been as an Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor in a similar company or business within the financial services industry
• This role requires maturity in managing the relationship between the Board Audit Committee and CEO, sound knowledge of audit regulatory guidelines and good understanding of the organization’s operational processes.
• The ideal candidate must demonstrate professional skepticism, extensive knowledge of auditing standards/procedures, sound independent judgement and excellent analytical & investigative skills.