Responsibilities:
o Ensure that the status (e.g. stipulated in an audit charter), strategy, resources of the internal audit department are aligned and are consistent with the organization's objectives and governance policy.
o Establish appropriate policies and procedures to guide the internal audit function, and ensure the quality of the assurance services delivered.
o Ensure that the risk assessment is done at least annually;
o Establish risk-based audit plans to set out the priorities of the internal audit function, consistent with the organizational objectives.
o Coordinate internal auditing activities and plans with other internal and external providers of assurance and consulting activities to ensure proper coverage and minimize duplication of effort.
o Ensure that internal audit resources are appropriate, sufficient and effectively deployed to achieve the internal audit plan approved by the Board.
o Ensure the timely completion of internal auditing engagements.
o Ensure that reports on internal auditing engagements are provided to the audit committee with a minimum of delay.
o Provide an annual holistic opinion on the effectiveness and adequacy of risk management, control, and governance processes.
o Ensure that allocated financial resources are adequately utilized by verifying the authenticity and validity of all transactions.
o Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained for departmental or cross departmental financial expenditures and budget allocation by verifying whether the approvals are in compliance with organizational policies.
o Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.
o Evaluate audit findings and determine cost effective solutions and process improvements for recommendation to management.

Qualifications & Skills
B. Sc/M. Sc Accounting, Finance, Economics

Professional Qualification
ACA/ACCA/CISA

Minimum Relevant Work Experience:
7-10 years experience as an Internal Auditor
Experience in Finance and Accounting is an added advantage

Required Competency and Work Skills:
o Good oral and written communication skills
o Good interpersonal skills
o Ability to think rationally and logically
o Must be a highly organized strategic planner
o Strong IT skills
Interested candidates should please their CVs to hrdept.anthony@greenspringsschool.com