Internal Audit Lead at Nation Media Group

Role Overview:

The incumbent is responsible for managing and executing the annual internal audits plan, including overseeing and delivering all aspects of internal audit assignments (planning, fieldwork, reporting and action follow up) with a risk based approach and reviewing controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures, as well as offer advisory and consultancy services as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and execute annual audits and audit assignments and communicate audit results with management.
• Reviewing audit assignments conducted by staff (Planning, fieldwork and audit reports)
• Conduct ad-hoc assignments and reviews as requested by the Audit Committee and/or Management.
• Identify and discuss control weaknesses and recommendations for improvement with management.
• Regular follow-up of audit findings, recommendations and preparation of status reports.
• Preparation of internal Audit reports and Board papers for the Audit Risk Committee.

Qualifications Experience & skills:

Academic:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration or related from a recognized institution.
• A master's degree will be an added advantage.

Professional:

• Possess relevant professional qualification(s) such as CPA /ACCA / CIA / CISA /Risk Management
• Be a member in good standing of a recognized professional body e.g. ICPAK, ACCA, IRM/IIA /ISACA

Experience

• 4-6 years of relevant audit experience

Skills:

• Financial analysis and reporting skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Risk analysis skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Good negotiation skills