Global Profilers | HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT

Global Profilers is an international recruitment & HR consultancy company, we are providing a wide range of recruitment and selection services to local and international companies in Africa. Our Team of dedicated consultants offers businesses to get the right and best talent across a wide range of sectors and professions.

Africa is experiencing an economic boom in all sectors. It is a dynamic as well as a complex & diverse market. Our Specialized approach is backed by a deep understanding of all aspects of business and industry in this challenging and growing market whilst retaining our global standards in talent acquisition and HR services.

HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT

• Location(s):          Lagos                                  |           Job Type:           Full-time

Qualification:      BSc / BA (2.2 or above)      |           Experience:         5 - 7 years

Date Posted:        14^th January 2016                |           Deadline:            Not Specified

Job Field:             Accounts, Finance, Tax, Audit, Treasury

Responsibilities:

• To apply a risk-based approach to the review of the systems and controls of the Organization through the development of an annual programme of audit review work.
• To discuss the findings of audit reviews with management on a constructive basis in order to develop the most appropriate, proportionate solutions to issues arising.
• To report the results of audit reviews, including management responses and proposed action plans to address issues arising, to the Management
• To perform follow-up work ensuring management progress actions within the agreed time scales and to escalate failure to progress actions as the Head of Internal Audit deems appropriate.
• To perform ad hoc investigations and reviews at the request of the Audit Committees.
• To manage the co-sourcing arrangement with the external auditors as required.
• The Head of Internal Audit must be approved by the FSA to perform the controlled function “CF28 – Internal Audit”.
• To provide an independent challenge to the business view of risk as articulated via the framework.
• To promote risk management best practice across the Organization

Qualification and Experience:

•  Financial Auditing experience
• Good knowledge of IFRS
• At least 5 – 7 years’ experience at one of the Big 4. Subsequent transitional experience at a reputable company at mid – senior Management level
• ICAN, ACCA or its equivalent
• B.Sc or BA of grade 2:2 or above
• Knowledge of specific IT packages e.g. MS Office, CAATs, Visio
• Experience in the management of audit departments and staff
• Thorough understanding of the principles and application of good corporate governance, business and operational risk and control processes and procedures

Skills/Competencies

• Interacting and Communicating
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Managing Change and Innovation
• Personal and Team Development
• Client Focus and
• Delivering Excellence
• Leading and Inspiring Professional manner
• Assertiveness
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Attention to detail
• Works well under pressure
• Highly developed investigative skills
• Good time management
• Ability to use own initiative
• Strong analytical skills

Method of Application

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should visit Global Profiler Career Page