Position objective:

Examine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the organization’s internal control systems and procedures and recommend corrective actions to improve operations, enhance internal controls and reduce costs where possible.

Key Accountabilities:

• Plan and conduct audits to assess controls, operational efficiencies and compliance with selected policies, procedures and regulations
• Identifies control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct internal audits to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures. 
• Identify key areas of risk within the organization and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks.
• Review the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of financial information and other disclosures provided to management.
• Discuss audit findings and recommendations with line managers and report significant issues to senior management.
• Prepare audit reports in line with the approved audit plan.  
• Monitor the timely implementation of the management actions recommended in the audit reports.  
• Provide senior management with an opinion on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls in the organization.
• Assist the development of an internal control culture, including training to staff.
• Monitor the trends and developments in the internal audit area. 
• Liaise with the external auditor on internal control issues.