Audit Manager

The Audit Manager will manage and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion. He/She is responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of the Audit team.

KEY FUNCTIONS 

• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and develop risk-based audit plans.
• Develop standardized work programs for different auditable areas to assist in the execution of audits and the achievement of the engagement’s objectives.
• Draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations to improve the efficiency of the administrative, operational and financial/accounting systems, procedures and controls.
• Prepare draft audit reports in accordance with departmental guidelines and make recommendations for improvement.
• Perform follow up reviews to ensure that recommendations are being implemented in a timely manner.
• Prepare and present audit reports to the Audit Committee, CEO and Senior Management for discussion.
• Monitor the status of audit recommendations and prepare quarterly status reports for the senior management review, approval and presentation to the Audit Committee.
• Conduct investigative audits in relation to fraud, theft and inefficiencies within the companies.
• Supervise team members.
• Attend stock counts.
• Perform any other duties in relation to internal audit. 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• ACCA Professional Qualification or CIA Designation.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in internal audit at a managerial level. 

COMPETENCIES 

• Ability to work independently, with limited direction and guidance.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and report writing skills.
• Supervisory, interpersonal, team and relationship building skills.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and adapt to changes quickly.
• Demonstrate, integrity, values, principles and work ethics.
• Proficient in the use of MS Suite.
• Have sound knowledge of accounting principles and practices and current developments in IFRS standards.