KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs audit staff in the planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring of internal audit operations, including assisting in hiring, training, and evaluating staff and taking corrective actions to address performance problems.
• Directs the identification and evaluation of the organization’s risk areas and oversees the development of the annual audit plan.
• Directs the overall performance of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting processes and procedures.
• Directs the audit staff in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and administering surveys, composing summary memos, and preparing working papers.
• Directs the audit staff in the identification, development, and documentation of audit issues and recommendations.
• Communicates the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and Reports to the Board Audit & Risk Committee.
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and Professional association memberships, and shares information gained with colleagues.
• Deputize the Head of internal audit at management and board meetings and with external Organizations.
• Performs related work as assigned by the Head of Internal Audit and GCEO.

REQUIREMENTS

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or any business-related field.
• MBA is an added advantage.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrates a sound understanding of conducting risk-based audits and the regulatory frameworks
• Strong leadership and management skills to successfully motivate, coach, and develop team members to attain a high-performance culture
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven relationship skills including a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with business units and staff at all levels.
• Quickly understand business processes and their risk implications, analyze complex situations, reach appropriate conclusions, and make value-added and practical recommendations.
• Decision-making –the ability to make strategic decisions in a timely and effective manner
• High moral and ethical standing
• Highly motivated
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff as a highly self-motivated individual.
• Facilitate strong analytical/quantitative skills.
• Intelligent, clear, and logical thinker.
• Fit well into a consultative role rather than a command-and-control role.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA(K), ACCA, CISA. CFA or equivalent.
• Membership to a relevant professional body e.g. ICPAK, ISACA, IIA, ACFE.

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years’ experience in a similar position in the financial industry preferably an insurance company; three of which should be in a managerial capacity in a busy multi-subsidiary company.
• Proven experience and expertise in managing an audit function at the senior level.