Head, Internal Audit

Our client, is a key player in the telecoms industry, providing best-in- class network solutions and security services and maintains end-to-end network infrastructure for telecommunications (Wireless telecommunications Managed Services) to Cellular Operators, and 3rd party Network providers including industrial/commercial security is seeking to hire an experienced Head Internal Audit that will enhance the firms Wide Risk Assessment to ensure appropriate regulation of Internal Controls.

Position: Head Internal Audit

Reports Directly To: The Chief Executive Officer

The Head Internal Audit (HIA) will receive reports directly from: Audit Supervisor, Audit Officer, Audit Intern

PURPOSE

To provide audit assurance over risk management and controls implementation to ensure the company’s controls are adequate and working satisfactorily. To provide assurance over the integrity, accuracy and completeness of financial reporting

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate Enterprise Risk management activities to ensure organizational objectives are achieved on the corporate level
• Perform corporate governance functions assigned in the Board committees on behalf of management
• Direct the review of departmental KRA audits on periodic basis to ensure individual departments’ objectives are being met
• Review and direct audits of Financial reports and respective component account balances
• Oversee fraud detection, deterrence and prevention efforts and reviews to ensure that organisational resources are not abused and misused
• Direct audits on Financial reporting and related account balances

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• B.Sc (Hons) Degree
• Minimum 5 years working experience
• ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant)
• CFA (Certified Forensic Accountant)
• (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• ISO 9001:2008 Certified Auditor

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Broad auditing experience and attestation techniques
• High analytical skills
• Strong risk management skills
• Process engineering, design and mapping skill
• Reporting and forensic technique

COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Main Internal Contacts: Chief Officers, Senior Management
• Main External Contacts: External Auditors, Professional Audit & Control Bodies
• Scope For Impact : Enhance Firm-Wide Risk Assessment To Ensure Appropriate Regulation Of Internal Controls