Overview

Internal Auditor needed at Reputable company for employment ,The Head of Internal Audit will be responsible for developing, planning, executing, and reporting results of finance, Operation, and IT audits together with pragmatic and effective internal controls systems for the company. Performs financial, operational, system and process audits of the organization’s functions and outsourced operations and reports on the adequacy, or otherwise, of the internal controls as a contribution to the proper economic, efficient and effective use of resources

Requirement /Qualifications

•  Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent professional qualification in related discipline.
•  Member of a recognized professional body (ICA Gh, ACCA).
•  Five (5) years relevant working experience with at least 2 years in senior management position in a financial institution.
•  Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills
• Strong knowledge in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Internet and other auditing software and tools.
• Develop and manage a flexible annual audit plan using appropriate risk-based
  methodology, including any risks or control concerns identified by management, and
  submit that plan to the ED and relevant audit committee Nile TAC for review and
  approval.
  • Implement the annual audit plan, as approved, including, as appropriate, any special
  tasks or projects requested by management and the audit committee; and report
  periodically on the status and results of the audit plan and the adequacy of resources
  allotted to the function.
  • Determine whether the risk management, control, and governance processes within
  Nile-SEC institutions, as designed and represented by managements, are adequate and
  functioning at Nile-SEC
  • Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control and risk management
  processes by Nile-SEC.
  • Undertake financial, operational, administrative and information technology audits,
  for Nile-SEC programs and projects.
• Undertake review of systems of internal controls maintained by the Nile-SEC
  institutions to safeguard financial and physical assets and making recommendations
  to correct any weaknesses.
• Provide consulting and advisory services, beyond internal auditing assurance services,
  to assist management in meeting its objectives; and, maintain a quality assurance
  program by which the function assures the operation of internal auditing activities.
•  Evaluate and assess significant new services, processes, operations, and controls.
•  Liaise with the external auditors as appropriate, for the purpose of providing optimal
  audit coverage of Nile-SEC institutions.
• Review and report to management on significant issues related to the processes for
  controlling the activities of the Nile-SEC, including potential improvements to those
  processes.
•  Undertake such other activities deemed to be in conformity with the Institute of
  Internal Auditors standards for the professional practice of internal auditing.
•  Carry out special audits and investigations as may be required by the audit committee
  and/ or management in case fraudulent activity is suspected.
•  Carry out value for money audits to ensure that resources are acquired economically,
  used efficiently, deployed effectively and adequately protected; in achieving plans and
  objectives in operations, programs and program support.
•  Follow up on the implementation of external audit recommendations.
• Follow up on the implementation of internal audit recommendations and continuous
  monitoring of the control environment.
• Prepare reports to the Nile-TAC Audit Committee

Job Qualification/ Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related subject.
•  Knowledge of accounting packages such as Sun, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, SAGE, Pastel,
  QuickBooks