The Person

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
  
• Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA) preferred.
  
• 8–10 years’ relevant experience in audit, risk, or control management.
  

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and investigative skills
  
• Risk assessment and internal audit expertise
  
• Attention to detail and problem-solving
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities •
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  
• High ethical standards and discretion
  

• Audit Planning & Strategy
  
• Develop and execute a comprehensive annual internal audit plan aligned with organizational priorities and risks.
  
• Conduct Risk Assessments to determine audit focus areas across financial, operational, IT, and compliance functions.
  
• Align audit strategies with global standards (e.g., IIA Standards, COSO Framework, ISO 31000).
  
• Present annual audit plans to executive management and the Audit Committee for approval.
  
• Audit Execution & Reporting
  
• Lead and perform audits across financial, operational, and support functions.
  
• Evaluate internal control systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
  
• Document audit findings, prepare professional reports, and present results to management and the Board Audit Committee.
  
• Recommend actionable improvements and ensure timely follow-up on audit recommendations.
  
• Perform special reviews and forensic audits where fraud, waste, or abuse is
  
• Prime responsibilities and duties
  
• suspected.
  
• Risk & Compliance Monitoring
  
• Continuously monitor emerging risks and provide early-warning signals to management.
  
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, statutory laws, tax regulations, and industry-specific standards.
  
• Coordinate regulatory audits and inspections, serving as the point of contact with external auditors and government agencies.
  
• Lead fraud risk management programs, including whistleblowing mechanisms and investigations.
  
• Develop compliance dashboards and periodic governance reports for leadership
  
• Financial & Operational Assurance
  
• Review financial reporting controls to ensure integrity, accuracy, and compliance with IFRS.
  
• Assess procurement, vendor management, inventory, and cash handling processes for control effectiveness.
  
• Monitor capital expenditure approvals, contracts, and project budgets for compliance.
  
• Identify cost leakages and recommend efficiency improvements across business operations.
  
• IT & Digital Controls
  
• Collaborate with IT to review system access, cybersecurity controls, and data privacy compliance.
  
• Ensure effective controls within ERP, POS, and other core business systems.
  
• Monitor IT general controls (ITGCs) and application controls for reliability and security.
  
• Conduct periodic reviews of business continuity and disaster recovery frameworks.
  
• Leadership & Team Development
  
• Supervise, mentor, and appraise internal auditors, controllers, and regional compliance officers.
  
• Build capacity through structured training programs on audit techniques, compliance, and governance standards.
  
• Promote a culture of ethics, accountability, and transparency across the organization.
  
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure integration of risk and control practices.
  
• Stakeholder Engagement
  
• Act as the primary liaison between management, the Audit Committee, external auditors, and regulators.
  
• Provide advisory support to senior leadership on control environment, risk posture, and compliance trends.
  
• Deliver periodic governance presentations to the Board and executive team.