Internal Audit Manager at Tuskys

Purpose: To lead assignment through the planning, execution and reporting and in addition give assurance that rules, procedures and regulations are being complied in a manner consistent with the organization’s objectives and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing the annual audit plan for approval by Management and the Board.
• Preparing and presenting quarterly audit and investigation reports to CEO and the Board
• Carrying out audit activities within Tuskys network as well as Liaising with external auditors.
• Developing an annual risk based programs including Revenue protection controls, Cash risk protection controls and Asset risk protection controls.
• Effective and efficient planning and execution of audits and reporting in line with Business Internal Audit plans including planning, fieldwork and report drafting.
• Direct Internal Audit team and being responsible for the team delivery on all aspects of the audit plan.
• Working closely with Compliance person to ensure existing policies and procedures are appropriate and implemented correctly.
• Assessing risk across the business, developing and executing a detailed plan leveraging internal resources and enabling reviews focusing on areas of highest perceived risk.
• Ensuring that risk management/internal control remains high of the agenda for the business.
• Reviewing risk management processes, procedures and controls, with a view to providing suggestions for improvement.
• Attending to all risk reporting on key risks, audit activity, outputs, concerns, incidents of fraud and communication of status of the control environment.
• Undertaking a broad range of testing across operational and financial systems and procedures, both planned and ad hoc reviews as required.
• Establish clear communication with key stakeholders of all issues and associated risks and a link to strategic implications.
• Facilitate and contribute to the business risk assessment, management and reporting process
• Supporting change activity project work and other internal Business audit initiatives.
• Providing detailed & actionable feedback based on audit work on ways to improve operational and financial systems and procedures of the business.
• Review of the audit programs, procedures and completing continuous monitoring and issue follow up work.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Academic Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business or equivalent
• A Master degree related field would be added advantage

Professional Qualifications

CPA (K), CISA, ACCA or related qualifications.

Experience

 6-10 years’ total experience in either an audit or finance environment in either practice or a commercial business.

Desired Skills

•  Internal Audit experience in retail, from either practice or industry.
•  The ability to work autonomously and run projects to a high standard, whilst managing time successfully.
•  Self-starter with strong influencing skills, the desire to challenge the status quo and identify efficiency measures across the business.
•  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels including Board level.