Overview

 Are you an exceptional performer who wants to be part of an organization that can match your ambition? This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a high performing group of companies with strong footprints in Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarding, Warehousing (Bonded and Non Bonded), Courier Services, Haulage, Project Cargo Movement, Ground Handling and Cross Boarder Transportation among others

We are looking for a mid-career professional to step into a Head of Internal Audit role.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Group Executive Chairman, the role holder will provide independent objective assurance and advice to management to optimize being­ in-control of the client’s operations.

Main Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement the annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Perform financial, compliance and business process audits.
• Provide information and sound recommendations to management.
• Report on a monthly basis to the Management concerning the status of the implementation of the audit plan.
• Propose audit objectives, scope and audit approach based on audit survey, risk assessment and analytic reviews.
• Maintain the internal Audit Function by periodically updating relevant documentation (Audit programs).
• Evaluate the procedures of the group to determine whether results are consistent-with stated objectives and goals.
• Developing an Internal Audit Strategic Plan for managements.
• Preparing periodic risk and compliance report, internal audit reports, annual audit plan.
• Ensuring the company complies with regulations, prudential requirements, best practices, internal policies and procedures, internal controls and
• Making appropriate recommendations to Management.
• Monitor reports and ensures compliance with the relevant laws and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with established policies, plan and procedures.
• Appraising the quality of performance of those carrying out assigned responsibilities.
• Assessing the extent to which assets are accounted for and safeguarded against losses.
• Ensuring that reliable records form the basis for the preparation of financial and other data provided for decision-making.
• Drawing the C.E.O’s attention to deficiencies in the system, instances of duplicated functions, waste or other inefficiencies with recommendations for remedies where necessary;
• carrying out special reviews of accounting and internal control systems with the view to minimizing weaknesses.

To be considered for this role you must be/have:

• Masters in Accountancy, Auditing
• A minimum of five (5) years experience in auditing carried out within a Big 4 company (preferable in a Logistics, Construction, Oil & Gas and Real Estates)
• Thorough knowledge of internal auditing standards and techniques.
• Knowledge of and compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditor’s (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing Framework (IPPF)
• Experience with financial reporting tools.
• Be analytical, critical, results-oriented, innovative and visionary; possess hands-on ability to work independently;
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Be a good team player;
• Possess strong IT skills and familiarity with accounting software.
• Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines; and
• Possess proactive commercial flair.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.