Internal Auditor at Internet Solutions (IS)

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the Internal Audit Committee of the Board with a dotted line to the Group Managing Director, the Internal Auditor will ensure successful implementation of all Internal Audit processes and systems by leading, directing, organizing and planning all Internal Audit functional activities in line with overall business strategy to achieve business objectives

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish policies for auditing department and direct its technical and administrative functions by implementing the international internal auditing standards as well as the international code of conducts to ensure proper direction of the department.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive audit program for evaluating management controls over all Group’s activities, giving weight to loss/risk exposure by assessing the auditee’s risks and develop proper planning to properly evaluate the audile internal control system.
• Review existing systems, procedures and records for their adequacy to accomplish intended objectives in light of the comprehensive audit program.
• Recommend improvement of management controls designed to safeguard company resources, promote efficient operation, increase fiscal and reporting integrity and ensure compliance with established Group policies
• Properly report all findings revealed from audit work and related recommendations to ensure that corrective action will be properly implemented
• Coordinate the overall auditing program with the Group’s public external auditors through sharing of the internal audit reports with them to ensure proper communication of all internal audit findings
• Coordinate the identification of the key enterprise risks, risk mitigations , regularly review the implementation of the mitigations actions and update the board on the status of the same at least twice a year
• Lead in the revenue assurance audit to ensure company receives adequate value for services rendered and that any avenues for revenue leakages are promptly sealed.
• Coordinate the controls self-assessment at least once a year. Identify key areas of non-compliance and follow up the implementation of remedial actions. Report to the board every quarter on the progress thereof

Education, Skills and Experience:

• A Graduate of business finance, or economics with ACCA, CPA, CISA, FCPA qualifications
• Must be registered with ICPAK, ISACA
• Minimum of 5-years’ experience as senior auditor in a busy medium to large organization. Specific experience in assessing the adequacy, fit for purposes and effective internal controls of a highly computerized system i.e. auditing through the computer
• Excellent communication, probing, writing and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, detail oriented and with a high level of accuracy
• Sound judgment and proficiency in technology tools and systems, computer literacy with spreadsheets and word processing.
• Experience with auditing ERP systems and fraud investigation and detections.
• Some experience in international financial reporting Standards and local tax law as well as Communication authority, anti competition authority E and CMA requirements

Key Attributes

• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Drive, energy and results oriented and very independent and assertive person
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Track record of success and value addition
• Policies, procedure, structure oriented person
• Independent, hands-on, enthusiastic and ability to take initiative and challenges
• Strong moral and ethical foundation to disclose potentially illegal.
• Strong analytical skills