Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. CPA is preferred

10 years of experience within a technical services/operations environment

BA degree in Accounting/finance. Masters' Degree is a plus

Professionally qualified. Certified internal auditor (CIA) and/or Certified fraud examiner (CFE) certification(s)

Previous Experience in Telecom and or Power industry is a plus

Extensive experience of risk management methodologies

Responsible for Leading the design and delivery of an internal audit plan that provides the Top Management with internal control assurance across the group

Addressing fundamental internal control weaknesses and shortfalls and developing audit opinions

Maintaining a close working relationships with management team to deliver effective results and actions to designated deadlines

Promoting the awareness and adoption of a risk mitigating culture

Retaining and instilling knowledge of up-to-date codes of practice in line with industry specific and regulatory requirements

Develop the Audit/Compliance team, taking ownership of all aspects of management (people, resources and financial) ensuring that effective financial control and operational management procedures are implemented, monitored and actioned

Continually develop internal policies and processes that add value to the business and align with the corporate objectives/professional standards

Monitor and manage the execution of the internal audit plan

As a member of the Senior Management team, contribute to the development of long term strategic plans for the group

Propose the implementation of certain internal controls in order to mitigate the highlighted business risks

Draw any weaknesses or shortcomings noted to the attention of the management

Maintain and improve the Group's risk management framework, ensuring that all parts of the business operate to common risk and reporting standards

Plan, co-ordinate and perform financial and operational, risk-based audits (by subsidiary, division, contract and process) to appropriate professional standards

Develop audit opinions on the Groups internal controls, working closely with other risk and control staff within the businesses including compliance with group policies, procedures, legal, contractual requirements and approved codes of practice

Analyze root cause analysis for the current deficiencies in business processes and internal control, and recommend improvements

Present conclusions and draft Internal Audit reports for the Group

Perform investigations and special projects as required by the Management

Promote a culture of accountability and compliance among the Group affiliates and Head Office

Sceptical and analytical thinking

Excellent knowledge in information systems, ERP design and reporting

International Standards on Auditing (ISA)

Strong knowledge of financial processes, such as forecasting/budgeting, contracts, billing, sales

Strong communication skills both verbal and written ' Good knowledge in standard operational procedures

Able to write persuasive and effective reports, which define findings and their causes along with recommended solutions

Experience of designing and implementing a co-sourced internal audit function from scratch would be an advantage