Internal Audit Manager at KPMG

Role Summary

The role holder is responsible for co-ordinating and supervising the activities of the Internal Audit Unit of the organisation, to ensure effective and efficient internal control systems.

Technical skills, abilities & qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures and generally accepted auditing standards
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
• Results-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Advanced computer literacy skills - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Experience

• At least 9 years post qualification working experience with 3 years in a managerial position

Professional Qualification

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Full professional accounting qualification (ICA, ACCA or equivalent)

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the development of organisational Risk Management Plan
• Plans financial, regulatory, compliance or operational reviews/audits
• Periodically analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of the control system in place to mitigate risk and promote the control culture of the organisation
• Conduct performance audit and special audit investigations as and when necessary, or upon request by an appropriate authority;
• Liaise with all departments within the organisation to ensure effective and efficient auditing of operations;
• Coordinate audit activities with external auditors;
• Recommend changes in policies and procedures in a way that shall impact positively on the achievement of the goals and objectives of the Audit Unit in the organisation
• Monitor and review performance of every year;
• Examine and report on the organisation’s fixed assets register from time to time
• Undertake any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.