Assistant Manager - Internal Audit

Position

Summary

Provision of Internal Audit services, cost effective audit assurance to stakeholders on risk management, governance and the control environment.

Key Accountabilities/ Responsibilities

• To provide support for accurate and timely submission of “Audit committee” deliverables
• Assist the annual audit planning process, including identifying and risk-rating auditable activities, and proposing appropriate time budgets
• Execute all audits and special projects.
• Ensure adherence to audit methodology requirements
• Prepare detailed work paper for all the audits conducted
• To track the open audit items to ensure accurate and timely resolution
• Manage multiple projects / audits
• Contribute to the continuous growth and improvement of the Internal Audit team
• Contribute to the team’s coaching and feedback
• Act professionally in all dealings with staff and third parties

Knowledge and Skills

• Self starter and ownership oriented who can ascertain and grasp detail quickly, show analytical ability, and understand the effects of breakdowns in processes and controls
• Strong team orientation, with good communication skills
• Manages multiple projects so as to ensure deadlines and deliverables are achieved
• Risk awareness, problem solving skills, initiative, ability to change focus quickly
• Intelligent enquiring mind, analytical, common sense outlook, ability to think broadly
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent presentation, influencing, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of diplomatic acumen.
• Confidence and a professional demeanor
• Hands on approach and an ability to interact effectively with senior managers, and local and group executives
• Effective time management skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good staff management experience and organizational skills with ability to supervise, coach, evaluate, train,  and create learning opportunities
• CA / CIA with at least 2 + years post qualification experience

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or
• Certified Internal Auditor