CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR GRADE 6 (RE-ADVERTISED) – Office Of The Chief Electoral And Referenda Officer 321 views

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying key strategic risks with input from senior management and the strategic risk register to formulate a strategic internal audit plan which identifies and prioritises the key risk areas for evaluation
• Perform risk assessment and compile strategic and annual internal audit plans
• Execution of the audit plans
• Supervise, Lead audit team and mentor junior auditors in executing audit engagements to ensure compliance with the relevant IIA standards.
• Conduct fraud risk assessments and special investigation as requested by management
• Collaborate with external auditors during the annual financial statement audit
• Draft engagement letters, Audit queries and audit reports.
• Develop and maintain audit work papers, ensuring documentation standards are met. (sufficient, reliable and relevant audit evidence)
• Conduct briefing and debriefing meetings with the client.
• Submit a biweekly and quarterly progress report (audit log sheets) on audit assignments as requested by the Head of Internal Audit.
• Review all working papers to ensure that they are indexed, referenced or cross-referenced, and filed.
• Review draft report and prepare final report for the Deputy Director’s review.
• Track outstanding management action items

Requirements

• 1. B-degree in Accounting, Auditing or equivalent qualification on entry level 7;
• 2. A minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in internal auditing;
• 3. Membership with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), IAT & PIA will be an added advantage;
• 4. Driver’s Licence is a MUST;
• Knowledge of the standards for professional practice of Internal Auditing
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS)
• Knowledge / familiar with legislative and financial regulations
• Knowledge of risk management, internal control and governance activities
• Promotes and applies professional ethics
• Manages internal audit subdivision
• Applies the Global Internal Audit Standards
• A thorough understanding of governance, risk and control
• Communicate effectively with impact
• Persuades and motivates others through collaboration and cooperation
• Applies process analysis, business intelligence and problem solving techniques
• Delivers internal audit engagements and
• Embraces change and drives improvement and innovation

How to Apply