What is the role of the Head of Internal Audit?
In your role as head of internal audit, you will manage internal audit assignments for an organisation or business. You will be in charge of a team to ensure the company achieves its goals whilst delivering a company’s strategic objectives. It will also be your responsibility to coordinate roles, responsibilities, and results so that the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance can be optimised.
Responsibilities
Managing risk, controlling financial integrity, and complying with all applicable laws and regulations throughout the full audit cycle
Prepare and deliver reports that detail the findings of the audit and the auditing process
Help to create the company’s annual audit plan
Obtain, examine, and assess accounting records, past reports, information, flowcharts, etc.
Engage in ongoing learning about the standards, guidelines, best practises, equipment, and methodologies applicable to your industry
Manage the execution of each individual audit specified in the audit plan to guarantee the greatest level of customer satisfaction and service quality
Inform top management proactively of any major internal control, compliance, or governance-related risks or exposures that need immediate attention
Recruit, hire, and keep a high-performing audit team with exceptional knowledge, experience, ethics, and integrity
Tech Stack
MS Office
Visio
Accounting Software
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Qualifications
Previous experience as a Senior/ Internal Auditor or a similar role
Great planning and time management skills
Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations, as well as auditing standards and procedures
A keen eye for detail and exceptional analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The capacity to create complex reports and manage huge quantities of information
Great understanding of the concepts and practises of accounting and finance
Ability to create a comfortable working atmosphere for team members
Powerful initiative-taking and decision-making skills
Excellent capacity to influence, lead, and motivate others