Head of Internal Audit

About the role

The Head of Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance on the management of risk across the organisation and reports to the Managing Director.

Key responsibilities

• Develop an annual audit plan with input from the team and stakeholders, identifying priorities and resource needs.
• Meet with Trustees, Directors and Managers to discuss needs and propose audits, building stakeholder requirements into department plans and meeting the Audit Committee's expectations.
• Oversee and quality control the department's audits so that mandates and business goals are met and professional standards are upheld.
• Build contingency into annual plans so that unexpected client audits can be delivered.
• Schedule and assign audits to team members and ensure audit assignments are completed.

Required profile

• 2 years minimum experience in auditing, preferably in the oil industry, with 5 years in a managerial role.
• First degree in Finance or a related field.
• Fully Chartered Accountant with ACCA, CPA or CIM.
• Certified Internal Auditor.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and evaluation ability.
• Strong verbal and written communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Decisiveness, strong team player, planning and organisational skills.
• Strong IT background in the MS Office suite.

To apply, candidates should send their CV by email to the company.