Audit Engagement Team Leader

Job Overview

A local leading Insurance Group of Companies with International Alliance is seeking to fill in the following vacancy:

AUDIT ENGAGEMENT TEAM LEADER

Reporting to the Group Internal Audit Executive the main roles and responsibilities of this role will include:

• Participating in the development of the annual audit plan for the business.
• Leading and monitoring the execution of audit engagements as per the approved Audit Plan and guided by Internal Auditing Standards.
• Preparing and presenting audit reports that reflect findings & recommend corrective measures to management for implementation.
• Monitoring & ensuring implementation of agreed action plans as recommended in the Audit Report are done in a regular and timely manner.
• Conducting follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions on recommendations made.
• Evaluating internal controls of the organization in order to identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures.
• Participating in business projects a acting as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
• Engaging in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards

Key qualifications, experience & competencies

• A First Degree in Internal Auditing, or Accounting.
• A relevant professional qualification or have made significant progression towards attainment of such.
• At least 4 years’ experience leading an Audit Team in a Financial Services environment.
• Ability to apply a thorough understanding of governance, risk and control appropriate to the organization.
• Understanding data analytics, fraud examination and information technology auditing.
• Be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, dynamic work environment.
• Disciplined work ethic with great attitude and energy.

Interested candidates meeting the criteria should submit their detailed CV’s & application letters indicating the position of interest to recruitment.lifeassurance@gmail.com