Job description

The Department:

Our Internal Audit department is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value to and improve operations. The department assists DigiOutsource accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. We achieves this by providing insight and recommendations based on analyses and assessments of data and business processes. With commitment to integrity and accountability, internal auditing provides value to stakeholders and senior management as an objective source of independent advice.

Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of DigiOutsource, the Head of Internal Audit role involves managing the audit team and is ultimately accountable for developing and implementing the strategic and operational plans for internal audit.

Overall, you shall focus on ensuring best practice, developing and optimising the team and championing Internal Audit as an objective, independent and vital business partner.

The Head of Internal Audit will also be responsible for assisting the Internal Audit team members in planning; and executing the Internal Audit plan and will also be responsible for discussing the audit findings and the drafting of the audit reports to senior management

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Leading the Internal Audit department to execute and oversee Internal audits
• Develop the Strategic Audit Plan and annual operational audit plan for review and approval by senior management.
• Reviews and adjusts the audit plan as needed to adapt to changes in the business, risks, systems, and controls.
• Performing risk assessments on key business activities as well as assessing how well risk management processes are working
• Development of procedures for testing
• Managing the tracking of issues and actions arising from internal audit work
• Agreeing recommendations with management to make improvements to operations
• Undertaking special projects and investigations as required
• Review effectiveness of internal controls
• Drafting Internal Audit Reports, including identifying associated risks and proposing recommendations.
• Review adequacy of internal controls and management reporting systems
• Continuously develops employees, adheres to company people practices and creates a positive and productive work environment
• Assess and monitor management’s progress in implementing agreed upon actions.
• Provides leadership through effective staffing, performance management and development of the internal audit team
• Ensures audit engagements are appropriately planned, scheduled and conducted
• Operating with considerable independence

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The job holder may be required to complete any other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.

Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant professional qualification
• CIA; CFE or equivalent qualification
• At least 10 years of experience gained in Internal Auditing
• Familiarity with corporate governance requirements
• Capable of communicating effectively with Senior Management
• Comprehensive understanding of risk and internal controls
• Technical understanding in the Audit function, including data mining experience
• SQL experience

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in managing complex work with cross-functional teams and meet deadlines in a demanding environment
• Anti-Money Laundering and e-commerce industry experience

Person Specifications:

• Business Acumen
• Business Awareness
• Communication
• Integrity
• Initiative
• Presentation Skills
• Resilience
• Stress Tolerance
• Problem Solving

Posted on 18 Nov 14:57