Detalhe da Função
This position will be based in Luanda (Angola). The Head of Internal Audit will report administratively to the CFO and functionally to the Audit Committee, managing a quality internal audit function. The role also involves review and manages on an on-going basis the internal audit function to ensure adherence to the Institute of Internal Auditors standards for the professional practice of internal auditing, Angolan and international law. Plan, schedule and perform risk and systems-based internal audits of all the business areas of the Bank, too. The ideal candidate has the ability to prioritize and handle a demanding workload. We are looking for a superior organizational, leadership, analytical and decision-making skills. A high level of maturity, credibility and interpersonal abilities, strong oral and written communication skills as well as the wish to work in a small company are indispensable.
Duties and responsibilities:
➢ Report administratively to the CFO and functionally to the Audit Committee;
➢ Manage and further developing a risk and systems-based audit approach and follow-up on its implementation status;
➢ Reviewing the planning and implementation of internal controls, accounting controls, fraud controls and corporate governance policies;
➢ Monitoring and reporting on the internal controls identified in the ERM framework;
➢ Evaluates the quality of the internal audit function taking into account plan completion, report issuance, issue closure and staff utilization;
➢ Reports on the impact of any major audit findings where Management has decided to assume the risk because of cost or other considerations;
➢ Conducts internal audit work and fraud investigations as requested as well as advises on ethics matters;
➢ Supervise and mentor junior members of internal audit team;
➢ Work diligently to create teamwork and harmony among all employees in the department;
➢ Performs other duties as assigned by Senior Management and Audit Committee.
Skills and specifications:
➢ At least five years experience in external and internal auditing in financial services industry, preferably banking;
➢ Extensive experience in the planning and implementation of audit and control policies and a thorough understanding of information systems;
➢ Knowledge/experience working with electronic audit working papers and reporting is an advantage.
➢ Excellent academic grades and professional user of the MS Office package (especially in Excel)
➢ Excellent command of spoken and written Portuguese and English (business English), any additional language skills would be a welcome asset
➢ Availability as soon as possible
Are you interested in this job opportunity? Please send your application to Mrs. Sara Ramos. Only direct applications with CV and motivational letter in English, as well as salary indication and indication of reference number in the subject field and required skills will be considered.