Senior Internal Audit Manager

SUMMARY:
Lexdan Select is assisting a logistics company with their search for a Senior Internal Audit Manager located in Houghton, Gauteng.

POSITION INFO:
Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead the development of a group-wide internal audit strategy aligned with the bank’s strategic objectives.
• Serve as a key advisor to the Board Audit Committee and Executive Committee on emerging risks and control issues.
• Develop and maintain the internal audit and audit committee charter to ensure that these conform to IIA Standards and best practice.
• Ensure that best practice which is in line with the International Standards for the Professional Practice as published by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is adopted.
• Facilitate the strategic risk assessment workshop and assist in the facilitation of the operational risk workshops.
• Monitor and evaluate the cost of all departmental expenditure ensuring that the cost does not exceed the benefit derived.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit to ensure that a quality management process is adopted and maintained.
• Conduct ad hoc audits in line with the IPPF (International Professional Practices Framework).
• Ensure compliance with King IV codes and internal governance/quality standards.
• Provide leadership to a team of audit professionals across multiple regions or business units.

• 10+ years of internal audit experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within financial services or banking
• Experience in performing risk assessment and developing risk-based audit plans
• Appropriate degree (BCom degree in Internal Auditing or Accounting or Auditing) with additional internal audit qualification
• CA(SA), CIA, or equivalent qualification is essential.
• Computer literate – MS Office (Word and Excel a must)