A leading commercial Bank with National License, is seeking suitably qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Head, Internal Audit
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
- The successful candidate and his team will be saddled with the responsibility of providing an independent assurance that the Bank’s risk management, governance and approved policies and processes ore operating effectively and complied with.
- He/She will develop a risk based strategy for the Internal Audit function of the Bank In line with global and industry best practices.
- The rote will require the successful candidate to oversee all audit functions including Information Systems Audit amongst others.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation and execution of a risk-based audit plan.
- Monitor the Banks compliance with all applicable regulations guiding its operations.
- Coordinate the design and execution of the Banks Annual Audit Calendar.
- Institutes internal audit framework and continuously evaluate the adequacy of these controls.
- Ensure periodic physical verification of fixed assets.
- Ensure violations of the Banks operational procedures are properly investigated and make recommendations on appropriate preventive/remedial actions.
- Coordinate the conduct of investigations into suspected fraudulent practices across the organisation and determine recommend She appropriate line of action.
- Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of policies, procedures and processes across the organisation and identity improvement opportunities,
- Participate in various committees or task forces geared to policy/procedure development and operational improvements.
- Provide an objective and evidence based annual opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of all aspects of The Banks governance, risk management and control measures.
- Promote the highest standards of ethics and standards across I he organisation based on the principles of integrity, objectivity, competence and confidentiality.
- Review significant partnership arrangements and major services provided by third parties and the controls in place to promote and protect the Bank’s interests.
- Assess whether lines of responsibility and assurance are clear.
- Prepare and present accurate internal audit reports for consideration of the Board Audit Committee and by extension the Board.
Minimum Qualification & Experience
- First degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline with higher qualification in Finance Management or Masters in Business Administration (MBA).
- A professional qualification is desirable (CISA, CPA, CAN, ACCA)
- Minimum often (10) years cognate experience in Financial Management/Accounting Function, 5 of which must be in a senior position within the Audit function.
Application Closing Date
3rd May, 2016.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to:
[email protected]