Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Providing Assurance and Advisory Services- planning, monitoring, and quality review<\/p>\n
\tActively participate in developing IITA\u2019s risk-based annual internal audit plan with specific insights covering the hubs.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tLead all aspects of the planning of assigned audits and advisory engagements, including engagement-level risk assessments, determination of engagement objectives, scope and criteria.
\n\tPrepare risk-based audit programs for assigned engagements for review and approval.
\n\tPerform engagement procedures and prepare documentation of work done, ensuring they are of high quality and adequately support the achievement of the relevant audit objectives.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tPrepare high-quality draft engagement reports, reflecting input and feedback from clients.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tFollow up agreed action based on audit recommendations as and when they are due.
\n\tAssist in preparing reports for the Senior Management Team or the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee.\u00a0
\n\tProviding independent advisory services on approved requests.
\n\tParticipate \/conduct special investigations as may be required.<\/p>\n
Maintaining a high-performing Internal Audit \u2013 improvement and innovation<\/p>\n
\tEnsure consistent development and implementation of the assurance approach and strategy.
\n\tAct as a lead on various projects or actions to implement the Internal Audit improvement plan.
\n\tMaintain high-quality work standards and remain current with the evolution of standards and practices.<\/p>\n
Management support and learning<\/p>\n
\tEnsure that relationships with all clients\/ auditees across hubs remain strong through effective networking.
\n\tMake effective recommendations to management on improving the control environment and the management of risks.
\n\tFacilitate the sharing of knowledge and good practices.
\n\tLiaise and work with external auditors and other assurance providers.
\n\tPerform any other assigned duties.<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
The ideal candidate should hold:<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or other relevant fields of study.
\n\tProfessional Internal Audit Certification i.e. CIA, CRMA, CISA, CFE or accounting certification CPA, ACCA or other related professional qualifications.
\n\tAt least 10 years\u2019 progressively responsible experience in leading and delivering internal audit engagements of wide nature, including IT audits preferably in a comparable international organization.
\n\tExperience in another directly relevant field such as enterprise risk management, assurance, evaluation of risks and internal control, IT will also be considered in lieu of audit experience.
\n\tExperience in managing and developing staff.
\n\tExperience in designing processes in conformance with IIA Standards.
\n\tKnowledge of professional standards of internal auditing and recognized frameworks in relation to risk, control, and governance.
\n\tExperience in using electronic audit work papers.
\n\tHighly developed judgment and interpersonal skills to build trust, influence and collaborate with different stakeholders professionally and courteously regarding difficult and sensitive areas.
\n\tVersatility to conduct a variety of audits for multiple stakeholders.
\n\tAbility to work under pressure, to strict deadlines, and to undertake numerous tasks simultaneously.
\n\tUphold the highest ethical standards, inspiring trust and treating all people with respect and personal integrity, shaping an inclusive, diverse and open organizational culture.
\n\tAbility to write clearly and concisely and to communicate and present effectively and confidently in English.
\n\tWorking knowledge of French will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n
Apply Through:<\/p>\n
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