• Carry out an independent appraisal of the effectiveness of the policies, procedures and standards by which the company financial, physical and information resources are managed
• Add value by acting as a facilitator in business risk management and carrying out value for money reviews, thereby assisting the management of the effective discharge of their responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
• To work with management to ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major risks of the company are identified and analyzed, on monthly basis
• To plan, organize and carry out the internal audit function including the preparation of an audit plan which fulfils the responsibility of the department, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resource needs
• To report to both the audit committee and management on the policies, programmes and activities of the department
• To coordinate coverage with the external auditors and ensure that each party is not only aware of the other’s work but also well briefed on areas of concern
• To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management’s response and implementation
• To review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided for management
• To report on the value for money that the company obtains in all its activities with special regard to economy, efficiency and effectiveness
• To conduct any reviews or tasks requested by the audit committee, managing director or finance manager, provided a such reviews and tasks do not compromise the independence or objectivity of the internal audit function
• To provide both management and the audit committee with an opinion on the internal controls in the company.
• Investigate stock and point of sale variances and issue a report and recommend recovery when necessary
• Conduct and produce system audit reports
*Degree in Accounting
*An audit qualification is a must
*3 years of experience in audit is an added advantage
