Group Head of internal Audit.-West Africa

Our Client is a privately owned national conglomerate with diverse business interests, primarily a major player in Building, Engineering & Construction, Manufacturing & Distribution of FMCG and Oil & Gas services (Off shore Fabrication, Ship Repairs and Maintenance).
The Company is looking for a Group Head of internal Audit.

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Job description

• The Group Head of internal Audit will independently conduct audits for the various business units while interacting with management at all levels. He will gain a complete knowledge of the different business and processes subject to audit, obtains information and data, identifies risks, and develops the audit teamwork program and schedule.

• The position is based in Lagos - Nigeria

• The Group Auditor Manager will directly report to the Group Finance Director.

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Responsibilities

• Perform an enterprise-wide risk assessment that includes operational, financial, regulatory and reputational risk.
• Develop risk-based auditing and monitor plan from the identified risk priorities within the different Group Business units and among cross functional departments to set up a group’s corporate standards.
• Develop enabling internal audit infrastructure, methodologies and technologies.
• Conduct follow-up activities that validate, monitor, or audit corrective actions to mitigate and/or resolve the identified risks.
• Re-evaluating risks on an annual basis through a risk assessment process to ensure that the priority risks of the organization have been addressed.
• Conduct attest audit on end of year financials prior to commencement of statutory audit.
• Determine clear lines of communication between internal audit function and all company stakeholders (primarily, however, with senior management and audit committee)
• Maintain good working relationship with external auditors and regulators

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Qualifications et experience

• Should demonstrate creativity, initiative and independence in recommending appropriate solutions and providing value-adding, actionable recommendations aimed at sustainable business improvements and risk reduction.
• Should possess exceptional decision-making and analytical skills to be able to quickly understand complex organizations and processes, evaluate business operations and accounting for risks.
• Must hold recognized Accountancy Qualification from one of the major international recognized professional institutions
• Must have a minimum 15 years post qualification experience in senior financial management role, of which at least the last 10 years in a similar position.
• Technically very strong:
  • Leader of Best Practices in Risk-Based Internal Auditing
  • Leader of Best Practices in Implementing an Effective Internal Control System
  • Leader of Best Practices in Partnering Internal Audit with Senior Management
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills when interfacing with other members of Senior Management; External Auditors and Regulators
• Excellent command of the English Language with first class oral and written communications skills
• Experience of working in West Africa would be an advantage
• Operational experience in leading Audit Firms.
• Demonstrated experience and capability to lead and manage within a matrix organizational reporting structure.

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What is on offer

Attractive expatriate package

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If your experience, personal characteristics and qualifications meet the position specifications and your personal objectives are to seek such a challenge, then we would like to hear from you with details of your current earnings, up to date CV and explanation as to why your achievements to date fit you for consideration.

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