Internal Audit Director

About This Role

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing and Implementing Audit Plans: Create comprehensive, risk-based annual audit plans to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Overseeing Audit Processes: Direct and supervise the execution of financial, operational, and compliance audits, ensuring adherence to established auditing standards and methodologies.
• Reporting and Communication: Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Present these reports to senior management and the board of directors to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver quarterly updates to the Audit Committee, providing insights into the status of the internal audit plan, key findings from issued reports, progress on resolving audit findings, and significant risks requiring immediate attention.
• Team Leadership and Development: Manage, mentor, and develop the internal audit team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Risk Assessment and Management: Identify and assess areas of potential risk within the organization, providing strategic recommendations to mitigate identified risks effectively.
• Ensuring Compliance: Monitor and ensure the organization's adherence to internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging risks, and best practices in internal auditing to enhance the audit function's effectiveness and efficiency.
• Developing Internal Audit Policies: Establish and update internal audit policies and procedures to align with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective actions by process owners and regularly report on the progress and resolution of identified audit findings.
• Budget Management: Oversee the internal audit department's budget; ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet audit objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to promote the value of internal audit and facilitate the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Quality Assurance: Implement a quality assurance and improvement program to ensure the internal audit function adheres to professional standards and delivers high-quality services.
• Fraud Detection and Prevention: Develop and implement strategies to detect and prevent fraud within the organization, including conducting investigations when necessary.
• Training and Development: Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for the internal audit team to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Performance Monitoring: Regularly assess the performance of the internal audit function and implement improvements to increase its efficiency and effectiveness.

Job Specifications

Minimum Job Qualifications Requirement (Academic, training, languages, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance or other closely related field.
• Professional qualification like ACCA, CPA etc. preferred
• Certified Internal Audit (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required

Minimum Work Experience:

• 15 or more years’ experience in auditing or accounting with at least 5 years of experience leading the internal audit function strategically
• Mid-level technical background about Retail Industry is preferred.