Internal Audit Manager

Objective:

Using specialized knowledge of accounting, auditing, and electronic data processing, conduct and supervise staff in complex and technical financial and managerial audits of the Groups’ operations. Evaluate performance of supervised staff. Analyze evidential data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion. Prepare comprehensive reports addressed to the Groups’ management and audit committee

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform complex, technical, financial, and managerial audits of our company operations in accordance with accepted professional standards.
• Supervise, coordinate, and participate in audits of our company systems to ensure:

1. effectiveness of accounting and managerial controls and accuracy of recorded data,
2. promote efficiency,
3. Safeguard assets, and monitor compliance with applicable laws and the Group’s policies and procedures.

• Exercise professional judgment to determine materiality of findings and adequacy and effectiveness of the operation.
• Conduct special reviews requested by the audit committee and upper management
• Monitor performance of staff and evaluate performance of supervised staff and provide direction.
• Develop an audit plan that provides for the effective audit coverage of our company systems based on an assessment of potential risk and exposure to the Group. Survey functions and activities of units to evaluate nature of operations and existence and adequacy of internal controls.
• Review and evaluate working papers supporting opinions presented in the report to management and audit committee.
• Appraise the adequacy of departmental replies to audit reports and perform post-audit reviews to determine the extent to which audit recommendations have been implemented.
• Discuss deficiencies and recommend corrective actions to improve operations and reduce costs. 
• Provide guidance, training, and assistance to staff auditors.
• Review and evaluate the adequacy of the overall accounting and non-accounting controls of computerized information systems used by various departments. This requires a general understanding of departmental activities in relation to computerized information systems under review.
• Maintain knowledge of current accounting and auditing practices through continuing professional education.
• Perform other related duties relating to the work according to the direction of the Internal Audit Manager.

Skills & Specifications:

• Excellent command of English language  (both written and spoken)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong networking skills
• Confidence and persistence.
• Patience and self-motivation.
• Result oriented and a team player.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor Degree in accounting

- Master's degree in Accountancy, Finance or Management (MBA) is a plus

- 10 years of experience in the field of Auditing 5 of which in a BIG four Audit Firm.

- Certification of CMA, CPA or CIA