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Regional Head, Internal Audit - Eastern & Southern Africa
Dangote Industries LimitedCopperbelt, Copperbelt, Zambia30+ days ago
Job descriptionB Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related discipline. A master’s degree in accounting or an MBA will be an added advantage. Membership of at least one of the following professional bodies is required : Certified Institute of Auditors (CIA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Possession of the following certifications is an added advantage : Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), International Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Practical internal audit experience at a senior management level is necessary. Strong knowledge of business processes, preferably within a manufacturing company A minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience, 8 of which must be at a senior management level, is required. Relevant experience in a top-tier Audit firm or a global manufacturing company is desirable. Experience across multiple industries / markets, , Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities, etc. International work experience is an added advantage. Must have an in-depth understanding of internal auditing standards, responsibilities, code of ethics, and certification. Knowledge of the internal audit's role in corporate governance and its key relationships with the audit committee, board, and executive and operating management. Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and financial reporting requirements of regulatory agencies (SEC, state regulatory bodies, etc.), as appropriate, and compliance and reporting requirements of applicable tax authorities (IRS, federal, state and local), as appropriate and the applicable of control models such as the COSO. Must have an awareness of new technologies and audit automation tools to improve the effectiveness of the audit function. Practical knowledge of office productivity tools (MS Office) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions. Good project management and negotiation skills. Ability to provide sound business judgment, strategic thinking, and a broad financial and business perspective across the organization Excellent presentation and communication skills, including writing internal audit reports Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people, at all levels, with different functional skills, cultures, and personalities. Analytical with the ability to quickly assimilate and synthesise complex data and information into a fact-based decision-making framework; and Mature, with high professional integrity and honesty Private Health Insurance Paid Time Off Training & Development
Job Summary :
This role oversees the Internal Audit function in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Zambia, within the SEA Region / Cluster and reports directly to the GCIA.
Job Responsibilities :
- Supervise the Country Internal Audit Departments (CIAD) within the designated region and provide leadership audit teams.
- Establish risk-based plans to set out the priorities of the Country internal audit departments consistent with the Group’s objectives.
- Establish policies and procedures to guide the internal audit activity of each country within the region.
- Coordinate the internal audit activities, plans and resource requirements, including significant interim changes, to the GCIA for review and approval.
- Ensure that internal audit resources are appropriate ( professional qualifications and skills), sufficient, and effectively utilized to achieve the approved Audit plan.
- Act as the Secretary of the SEA Cluster Audit Committee Meetings.
- Participation in major Internal Audit projects – ICFR, EQA , SAP GRC, Power BI, IT Audit.
- Prepare and submit periodic activity / management reports to the GCIA on the activities of the division.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls within the region through the CIADs and provide each CIADs assessment of the effectiveness of the control environment and the region, to the GCIA.
- Implement all relevant aspects of the internal audit manual and ensure that work programmes adhere to applicable professional standards per IIA standards, including the Code of Ethics.
- Ensure the timely completion of, and reporting on, individual audit engagement in accordance with professional standards.
- Report periodically to the GCIA on the status of management’s action plans implementation across the region.
- Report annually to the GCIA on regional IA function’s conformance with professional internal auditing standards.
- Oversee forensic audits and investigations into all cases of fraud, losses and malpractice within the region.
- Provide routine coaching, training and continuing educational opportunities for each audit staff within the region, to develop knowledge, skills and maximize performance.
- Ascertain skill gaps of internal audit personnel within the region develop and update the annual training and communicate the training plan to the Human Resource department for implementation
- Prepare performance evaluations for all internal audit personnel within the region in line with the Group’s appraisal system.
- Develop and maintain a quality assurance and improvement program that covers all aspects of the regional internal audit function and continuously monitor its effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls and improve operational efficiency and productivity.
- Share information and coordinate activities with other internal and external providers of relevant assurance and consulting services to ensure proper coverage and minimise duplication of efforts; and
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