A local leading Group of Companies in the financial services sector with Internal Alliance is seeking to fill in the following vacancy:
This role will be a strategic risk function and business partner responsible for preserving and creating long term value for the business. Reporting to Managing Director, the main duties will be to:
1. Develop and ensure execution of the audit strategies and standards across all Group Companies.
2. Evaluate and oversee internal operating controls, processes and practices to improve the effectiveness of risk management control and governance processes within the group.
3. Serve as a component to key decision making on all strategic initiatives to ensure real-
4. Identify and asses business risks for administrative and operational improvement.
5. Develop and ensure execution of the annual audit plan (operational & compliance) in accordance with Internal Audit standards, applicable statutory guidelines and regulations.
6. Report audit findings and provide corresponding recommendations and implement plans to Management.
7. Participaationte in the development, implementation and maintenance of operational policies in order to minimise business risks.
8. Participate in major business initiatives and pro-
9. Assist and advise the Risk & Audit Committee in addressing broader corporate and emerging issues.
10. Actively participate in the development of talent and succession plan for the department.
Key Qualifications and competencies
- A qualified Auditor with Accounting Degree or equivalent. Relevant Post Graduate qualifications.
- At least 5 years post-
qualification experience in risk management; Internal and External Auditing at a Managerial level. - Broad and comprehensive understanding of Internal Audit standards, policies and local regulations.
- Special and forensic investigate skills.
- Ability to use audit and risk analysis tools and techniques.
- Insurance business knowledge.
- Solid experience in managing teams within a matrix reporting environment.
- Solid communication skills.
Please send CV to Colin Roberts –