Job ttitle: Director of Internal Audit
Reports to: Chairman, Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
Job Purpose: Supervise the Audit Managers and other staff of the Internal Controls and Audit Department
Key Role: Coordinates with the Commissioner-General, the Director of Finance, Senior Management, Divisional and Departmental Management, External Control Auditors and other related Organizations
Principal Responsibilities
- directing an approved comprehensive audit program including performance, financial and compliance audit projects
- providing direction to the development of the annual audit plan for approval,
- providing on-going training, coaching and supervision of the internal audit staff
- Maintains organizational and professional ethical standards
- Works independently with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
Other essential duties include but not limited to the following:
- Directing audit staff in the planning, organizing, directing and monitoring of audit operations, including assisting in hiring, training and evaluating staff; and taking corrective actions to address performance problems
- Directing the identification and evaluation of the organization’s risk areas
- Directing the overall performance of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting processes and procedures.
- Directing the audit staff in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and administering surveys, composing summary memos, and preparing working papers.
- Communicating the results of audit and investigating projects via written reports and oral presentations to the Board of Directors through the Board’s Audit Committee.
- Pursuing professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and professional association memberships and shares information gained with co-workers.
- Representing Internal Audit at Board meetings and with external organizations
- Performing related work as assigned by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
.Skills/Competencies
- Ability to manage human and financial resources;
- Demonstrated a high degree of professional, administrative competencies;
- Evidence of analytical skills and ability to manage critical issues under pressure;
- High ethical standard and integrity;
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in the use of computer application packages such as MS Word, Excel and Access;
- Effective communication skills
- High team spirit
QUALIFICATION
- Member of Institute of Internal Auditors Sierra Leone
- Certified Auditor
- Minimum of Honours degree in Economics with Accounting bias with not less than five (5) years post qualification experience in accounting, auditing and investigation duties in public or private institutions or organizations
Nationality
Candidates must be a Sierra Leonean
Remuneration and Benefits; Attractive
Closing Date-17th August, 2018.
Please send your application, attaching CV and copies of all relevant certificates to:
The Chairman, Board of Directors
National Revenue Authority
7 Bathurst Street, Freetown.
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