Group Head, Internal Audit at Human Capital Partners (HCP)

Human Capital Partners (HCP) is a professional services firm specialising in the provision of HR consulting services covering the entire spectrum of the Human Resources value chain. HCP is the successor firm of the erstwhile Executive Selection and Training Services group of KPMG in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Head, Internal Audit

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As a Group Head, Internal Audit you will report to the GCFO and Board of Directors.
• The Internal Audit function is a critical position in helping to achieve its objectives by evaluating the effectiveness of governance framework, risk management, internal control and, also, playing a key role in promoting good corporate governance across the strategic business units within the group to ensure all activities are carried out in an orderly and efficient manner and assets are properly secured at different locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise the full audit cycle including risk, controls management, financial reliability, and compliance with the organizational policies and procedures.
• Support Management in the development of the corporate strategy by providing strategic insights on internal audit management
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of approved internal audit strategies and work programs across the Group’s operations
• Develop strategies, standard operating procedures, policies and manuals for the Internal Audit Department and make regular updates to reflect changes in the practice of internal audit as well as the Group’s operational needs
• Promote a culture of transparency and accountability in the company’s operations
• Develop yearly audit work plan based upon strategic, corporate and operational goals detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities
• Coordinate audit efforts with, and provide assistance to, the Audit Committee and external auditors
• Implement the Annual Audit Plan, as approved, including any special tasks or projects requested by Management and the Board Audit Committee
• Assess the effectiveness of the established business controls and communicate identified weaknesses to management with appropriate remedial action plans
• Liaise with the Finance Department and Statutory Auditors to agree scope and information requirements for the successful conduct of the annual statutory audit programs
• Monitor the timely implementation of the Management actions, Management letter recommended in the audit reports by the external auditors
• Conduct follow up reviews and resolve control issues arising from internal and external audit exercises
• Conduct detailed review of ICT administrative policies, procedures, and standards
• Coordinate the execution of audit plan including any special tasks or projects
• Submit periodic Audit reports to the Board and Management on internal Audit programs, detailing its effectiveness, including progress of remedial actions and adherence to industry practices
• Supervise the activities of unit members and provides guidance where possible
• Provide training to team members and other employees to drive awareness on internal control procedures
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned by the Board Audit Committee and/or Executive Management.

Requirements

• A First degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management etc. is required
• Minimum of 10-12 years in Audit with at least 4 years in a supervisory role.
• Relevant professional certification e.g. ACCA, ICAN, CISA, etc.
• Excellent understanding of the company’s processes, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of audit standards and regulations
• Risk assessment, analysis and management
• Knowledge of accounting and cost control
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Objectivity and attention to details
• Compliance investigation and report writing skills
• Contract management skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills – written and spoken
• Good leadership and team building skills
• Good analytical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Deep operational system and control assessment skills
• Working knowledge of business processes
• Supervisory and Coaching Skills
• Proficiency in the use of Ms Office Suite (Word, Excel and Power point).

Application Closing Date
8th October, 2024.