An excellent opportunity for a proactive person to join a well-established Insurance Company and to lead a professional Internal Audit function, partnering with Management and the Audit Committee to ensure the existence of, and compliance with, a robust controls environment and efficient operating practices as the Head of Internal Audit

The selected candidate will provide independent assurance to the Audit Committee and Senior Management on the adequacy of controls around the systems and activities of the Company. You will report functionally to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

•   Oversee the development and execution of a comprehensive audit programme that addresses the key operational and financial risks facing the Company
•   Ascertain the level of compliance with established management policies, procedures, decisions and plans by the various units and departments.
•   Lead discussions with senior management, the audit committee and the independent external auditor regarding audit plans, activities and findings.
•   Review and appraise the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial, operating and other management controls, both existing and proposed to promote effective control at reasonable cost.
•   Support senior management in the effective identification and management of key financial and operational risks.
•   Collaborate with and coordinate the scope, coverage and execution of the internal and external audit plans with the Company’s external auditors
•   Ensure the integrity and reliability of financial and other management information systems.
•   Oversee and provide quality control for the department’s audits, to ensure departmental mandate and business goals are met, maintaining professional standards at all times and write audit reports.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A graduate degree in a business related area. MBA will be an advantage
•   A professional qualification of an audit/accounting related body (e.g., CIA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, CP) is desirable
•   A minimum of 8 years of professional internal audit experience, 3 years of which must have been in management position
•   Sound knowledge in IFRS reporting
•   Proven record of professionalism, integrity and honesty
•   Should demonstrate ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, while demonstrating excellent critical thinking, communication and project management skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should send a current resume, copies of relevant certificates and a cover letter to:

The Head
Human Resource Management
P. O. Box 20084
Accra

or

placement.insurance2013@gmail.com

Closing Date: 17 October, 2014