The position is primarily responsible for overseeing and managing the audit processes within the organization. The position shall oversee the independent appraisals for branch sales, evaluate business processes and assess the information security controls. The position is also responsible for executing internal audit policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Responsibilities:
Policy Formulation & Implementation, and Audit Management
- Formulates policies, practices, and procedures to ensure the effective and efficient flow of work within the Division.
- Reviews internal audit policies and procedures to ensure their relevance and improve internal controls.
- Provides feedback on policies set by the business units to identify and assess risks related to financial statements, operations, compliance, and in other areas.
- Stay updated on changes in regulations and standards that may impact auditing processes
- Collaborates with senior management to develop an audit plan, including objectives, scope, and timelines.
- Directs the audit activities to meet specified objectives.
- Ensures the integrity, reliability and consistency of audit reports based on actual audit assessment.
- Assesses the operational, financial, compliance and reputational risks associated with operations, business processes and IT audit. Develops risk mitigating strategies and control recommendations.
- Monitors compliance of audit practices with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
- Reviews audit findings and recommendations. Presents these to the management, audit committee and stakeholders
Qualifications:
- Graduate of B.S. Accountancy, CPA required with a master's degree, preferred
- At least ten (10) years of work experience in conducting audits, performing risk assessments, evaluating internal controls; preferably with experience within various industries (banking, fintech, retail, etc)
- Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills
- Tech-savvy and data-driven
- Strong stakeholder management
- Flexible
