Assistant Director, Internal Audit Job NDU-K

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Duties and responsibilities

• Formulating and coordinating the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans;
• Compiling and issuing internal audit reports to the Management and University as appropriate;
• Setting up and implementing process audit in accordance with auditing standards;
• Evaluating effectiveness of internal control framework in the Organization processes.
• Providing assurance on risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy and risk management processes.
• Assisting external Auditors when called upon.
• Implementing and closing of Board Audit committee’s resolutions.
• Ensuring agreed targets are met in the department
• Providing leadership in conducting audits
• Managing audits by monitoring/tracking progress of assignments allocated to auditors
• Managing the “close out” process of audits
• Formulating and coordinating the implementation of internal audit policies, strategies and plans;
• Compiling and issuing internal audit reports to the Management and University as appropriate;
• Providing leadership in carrying out special, systems audits and investigations
• Setting up and implementing systems in accordance with auditing standards;
• Evaluating internal control framework for preventing and detecting irregularities
• Providing assurance on risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy and risk management processes.
• Implementing and closing of Board Audit committee’s resolutions.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders through regular engagements by providing feedback on fraud and /or industry trends
• Ensuring increased awareness of the impact of fraud and regulatory risks by sharing information within the organization.
• Providing input into the corporate risk and audit plans xxii. Ensuring agreed targets are met in the department.
• Managing the “close out” of systems and forensic investigation.

Requirements for appointment to this grade, a Candidate must have: –

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Internal Auditor or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
• Certificate in any of the following: Part III of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination, Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Registered with Institute of International Auditors (IAA);
• A valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance;

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