Assistant Internal Audit Manager at Hotpoint Appliances Ltd

Hotpoint Appliances Limited has an exciting career opportunity in the Internal Audit Department. We are seeking for talented, dynamic, self-driven and results-oriented individual who is committed to excellent performance and participating in our growth strategy.

Job Purpose

• To assist in the development of the annual audit plan, IA strategic plan, IA performance as per the approved audit plan and other special assignments. He/she will also supervise/review the output of the audit assistants. The person will also deputize the IA manager.
• Assist the Internal audit manager in the development and/or execution of the annual audit plan, department budget, staff training requirements, and innovation initiatives to improve the company/department processes.
• Conduct IT audits, review of systems, applications and IT processes.
• Performing the company-wide risk assessment and maintaining the risk register.
• Preforming financial and tax audits of the company.
• Performance of internal audit reviews, to include preliminary survey, development of audit program, the performance of fieldwork, reporting & follow-up as directed by the Internal Audit Manager.
• Review for work performed & draft reports by Internal audit assistants and ensure working papers have been documented as per the Internal Audit Procedures for the Internal audit manager review.
• Ensure all the assigned audits/ engagements are completed within the agreed timelines.
• Following up on the audit recommendation to ensure all are implemented and generating monthly reports to the internal audit manager on the pending audit findings.
• Evaluating internal processes and controls, and preparing audit reports with value-added recommendations to Internal Audit Manager.
• Prepare a quarterly report on high-risk issues in the audited areas for Internal Audit Manager review

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or its equivalent.
• Membership of a recognized professional accountancy body. I.e. CPA or ACCA. • Must have CISA qualification.
• Must have a strong background in IT, Tax and Financial audits.
• Minimum 5 years experience working in the Internal Audit environment/ Accounting/ Audit Firm.
• Must have served at least 2 years in a supervisory role managing at least 2 staff

Critical Skills (Competences)

• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior management and low-level staff members.
• Expert knowledge of internal auditing, internal controls, business process improvements, risk management, and finance and accounting practices and methods.
• Proactive, hands-on, results-driven orientation required.
• Excellent leadership and teamwork skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, excellent administrative and organizational skills • Strong understanding of internal controls and sound knowledge of business
• Excellent data analytics and presentation skills.