Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
  
• CPA/ACCA qualification.
  
• Professional certification, e.g., CIA, CISA, or CFE, will have an added advantage.
  
• Five years of work experience in an internal audit environment, preferably in a retail or manufacturing environment. Board-reporting experience is an added advantage.
  
• Proficient understanding and practical application of International Standards in Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
  
• Member of a professional society.
  

• Policy development, Implementation & Governance - Develop a proposal to the Board, senior leadership, and senior management structures and enabling policies and processes towards effective corporate governance. Periodically review governance structures and provide recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team and Board Audit Committee.
  
• Risk Management - Develop and implement risk management and control policies, and develop risk management tools such as a risk register.
  
• Internal Controls Compliance - Create a disciplined and risk-based approach in maintaining and testing the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of internal controls, and provide appropriate risk-mitigating recommendations.
  
• Professional and competence development - Oversee the compliance framework of the organization, and ensure appropriate compliance with legal, regulatory, and policy frameworks. Ensure continuous self and team professional development and advancement, in line with IIA standards.
  
• Managing the Internal Audit function - The Internal Audit Manager shall be responsible for reviewing the Internal Audit Charter, Internal Audit Annual Work Plan and budget, engagement planning, supervision, and report development and presentation to the Boards’ Audit Committee.