Audit Project Manager
Reporting to the Deputy Head of Internal Audit (DHOD), the Audit Project Manager is responsible for delivering and managing a range of small to large complex audit engagement projects and will coordinate and conduct the planning, execution and reporting activities of the entire assigned audit engagement projects in accordance with the IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will:
- Apply effective project management skills to plan, coordinate and undertake operational, performance, compliance and IT assurance audit engagements in accordance with the approved Internal Audit Plans, policies and procedures, while adhering to the IIA Standards and agreed audit budgets.
- Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, reports, and relevant operating and performance information and international best practices to formulate appropriate audit objectives, scope, criteria, work programs and test procedures for each audit engagement.
- Analyse and test data/information, using a range of audit techniques including, but not limited to statistical sampling and analysis to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of operating systems and processes to meet the specified control objectives including compliance with legislative and operational requirements
- Prepare appropriate audit working papers in order to provide adequate documentation to support audit findings, conclusions and recommendations
- Develop audit findings of risks to the achievement of CIMA’s objectives and based on thorough root cause analysis for review by the Deputy Head and Head of Internal Audit and for discussion with audit clients.
- Prepare and issue draft audit reports and discuss findings and recommendations with relevant divisional management to secure management’s commitment to establishing a corrective action plan
- Conduct periodic follow-up evaluations to determine whether management’s agreed corrective action plans are being implemented as required and prepare reports for review and signoff by DHOD/HOD Internal Audit
- Contribute as an active team player in developing Internal Audit’s strategic plan and the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan.
- Assist with the development and ongoing maintenance of Internal Audit’s operating policies, procedures, and methodologies.
- Monitor the quality of Internal Audit’s service delivery on all audit engagements, to ensure compliance with the Internal Audit’s quality assurance standards and adherence to the Professional Internal Audit Standards. Liaise and communicate effectively with CIMA’S senior and executive management and relevant staff, as well as relevant external stakeholders as required, in order to execute audit engagements effectively.
- Liaise closely with the Chief Risk Officer to ensure that Internal Audit is relying on the most up-to-date and accurate divisional and enterprise-wide risk registers for the effective alignment of the Internal Audit Plans.
- Conduct advisory services/special request engagements or investigations, as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A professional qualification/certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA or International equivalent), CPA, CA, or ACCA.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance or a related field.
- At least five (5) years’ experience in senior auditing roles, at least 3 of which should involve planning and conducting internal audits in accordance with the IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
- Significant experience in assessing and evaluating financial, operational and governance systems, processes and internal controls.
- Demonstrated track record in the management of small to large complex audit engagement projects to deliver high-quality audit services.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, project management and time management skills
- High level interpersonal and diplomacy skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with various individuals on varying and sometimes sensitive/confidential subjects.
- Strong Leadership, negotiation, influencing and conflict management skills.
- Excellent organizational and resource management skills.
- Excellent oral and writing skills, including report writing and presentation skills
- Strongly Desirable:
- Experience in conducting information technology audit and fraud investigations
- Experience in the use of data analytics and automated audit software
Direct applicants only. Applications received from agencies will not be accepted at this time.
(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)
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