Sr. Manager - Internal Audit

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understand Business industry issues / trends. Identify areas requiring improvement in the business processes to enable preparation of recommendations.
Demonstrate an application solution - based approach to problem solving technique.
Drives Financial/operational and technology Internal Audit framework and audit planning to mitigate risk by keeping a pulse on the technology risks relevant to the business and collaborating with functional leaders.
Map relevant technology risks to the business, assess suitable timing and map annual audit calendar.
Build strong relationships with the business and keep pulse of the new changes and changing technology landscape of the company.
Design, implement and review internal control, audit, and regulatory compliance procedures.
Manages audit projects by determining scope and objectives, developing cross-functional audit plans, partnering with stakeholders and process owners for execution of plans.
Reviewing and validating audit planning memos, and reports; ensuring timely delivery and successful completion of projects.
Assigns and directs audit staff in execution of audit, validation of control design, effectiveness and identifies process deficiencies by testing performance of controls against Company procedures and/or external regulatory/accounting requirements; evaluating process efficiencies; and performing advanced data and analytical analysis.
Perform internal assurance / advisory reviews to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures.
Present audit results to senior leadership with articulation on risks and gaps identified; be able to risk rank observations and prioritize remediation efforts.
Drives efficiencies in the audit process by recognizing automation and integration opportunities; creating common auditing methodologies; responding to critical business situations; and participating in cross-functional teams.
Prepare / review audit reports, audit summaries and memos; root-cause analysis on issues and findings, and recommendations for management; review reports and correspondence are in alignment with internal audit standards.
Be a remediation by liaison with the business; Work closely with the stakeholders to ensure appropriate action plans are provided to mitigate the risks highlighted.
Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application, ensuring compliance with them.
In line with the objectives of the internal audit and risk management function the candidate will help the business identify, measure, and manage risks as effectively as possible.
Conduct the highest quality review of internal controls and supporting the risk management process.
Conduct Risk Assessment to identify material risk, prioritize risk, recommend risk mitigation.
Plans and agree with the management on the action plan and follow up.
Helps in coordinating external and other regulatory compliance reviews.
Support management in designing and developing documentations for strengthening controls.
Promote the highest standards of ethics and standards across the organization.
Candidate Should be open for Frequent Traveling to Africa and other Locations.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Must be a Chartered Accountant.
Excellent analytical and investigation skills to identify underlying operational and technology issues and demonstrate ability to problem solve and viable solutions.
ISACA / CISA / related certification will be an added advantage.
Sound understanding of control environment, compliance, and risk frameworks
Minimum 12+ years of experience.
Excellent project / program management skills
Multi-Tasking and Timely delivery.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience in performing Risk Assessments / Technology Audits / Operations focused reviews.
Experience in a diversified group portfolio would be an added advantage.
Experience in managing the team.
Exposure in Africa is not essential but would be an advantage.