The Group Internal Audit Manager is responsible for establishing and carrying out an independent appraisal of the effectiveness of policies, procedures and standards by which the company's financial, physical and information resources are managed. He/she adds value by acting as a facilitator in business risk management and carrying out value for money reviews, thereby assisting the board of directors and management in the effective discharge of their responsibilities.
Key Accountabilities
- Collaborates with management to ensure that a system which guarantees all major risks of the company are identified and analyzed by designing and ensuring the implementation of sound policies and procedures is in place.
- Plans, organizes and carries out the internal audit function, including the preparation of an audit plan which fulfils the responsibility of the department, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resource needs.
- Reports to both the board of directors and management (if required) on the policies, programmes and activities of the department.
- Coordinates coverage with the external auditors and ensures that each party is not only aware of the other's work but also well briefed on areas of concern.
- Makes recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, reports the findings and monitors management's response.
- Reviews and reports the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of financial and internal controls information that are provided to the board of directors and management.
- Conducts and reviews special tasks requested by the board of directors and/or the CEO.
Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Knowledge
- University degree in Business Administration with emphasis on Accounting or Finance. MBA or CPA is a plus.
- A minimum of 10 years experience in a related field with 3 to 4 years in a managerial position.
- Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking and planning skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong people management skills.
- Computer knowledge.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Send CV to hr.lb@azadea.com (Job Reference AG2452)
