Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Ansa McAl)

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those favorably considered will be contacted.

Our Client, Ansa McAl, is seeking to fill the position of Senior Manager, Internal Audit for their Financial Services Sector.

FUNCTIONAL ASSIGNMENT:

The Senior Manager, Internal Audit (SMIA) is responsible for conducting assurance, consulting, and special projects and assuring the timely completion of audit projects of the risk based internal audit plan for the Financial Services sector within the ANSA McAL Group of Companies. The SMIA will:

• Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the systems of management control.
• Conduct assurance, consulting, and special projects; establish an annual internal audit plan for FSS; assuring the timely completion of audit projects.
• Provide reports and recommendations to operating company management and the respective FSS Audit Committees.
• Monitor and report on the implementation of management actions.
• Supervise and evaluate in-house internal audit staff members.
• To work closely alongside internal audit co-sourcing partner to ensure internal audit projects assigned to the internal audit co-sourcing partner are completed in accordance with annual internal audit plan and act as key point of contact/liaison/coordinator for internal audit co-sourcing partner.
• Ensure compliance with the Fraud Investigation and Reporting Policy, Corporate Code of Ethics and Whistleblowing Policy.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the strength of the control environment in FSS.
• Ensure that all internal audit activity is in compliance with current professional and IIA Standards including the IPPF.
• Develop, with input from internal audit co-sourcing partner, senior management and respective Audit Committees within FSS, an annual risk-based audit plan. Present the plan for review and approval by each Audit Committee within FSS.
• Oversee FSS internal audit staff to ensure that audit objectives are met; adequate practical coverage is achieved; and conclusions are supported by sufficient, reliable, relevant, and useful information. Conduct/lead investigations as necessary. 
• Direct the in-house internal audit staff in executing the work of the department. This includes working closely alongside the internal audit co-sourcing partner to ensure internal audit projects assigned to the internal audit co-sourcing partner are completed in accordance with annual internal audit plan and act as key point of contact/liaison/ coordinator for internal audit co-sourcing partner.
• Ensure timely, relevant and accurate reporting to respective FSS Audit Committees. Discuss all critical matters with the AMBL Audit Committee Chairman. Keep the Audit Committees informed with periodic progress reports on current projects, key risks and outstanding management corrective actions. Attend all meetings of the Audit Committee of the Board for respective companies within FSS.
• Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with FSS Senior Management, providing sufficient flexibility to be responsive to management’s needs and maintain timely and relevant communication.
• Maintain a current understanding of the latest regulatory developments and requirements for all organisations within FSS. Liaises with legal and regulatory bodies on internal audit related matters.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• ACCA, CIA, CISA qualification or Degree in Accounting or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in auditing, accounting, finance, with at least 5 years in a manager role.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with internal auditing and accounting principles, and risk and control principles.
• Must be familiar with Institute of Internal Auditors standards and necessary processes to ensure compliance
• Additional experience in IT Auditing, Fraud Investigation, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Data Analytics and Digital is a plus.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those favorably considered will be contacted.