Head of Compliance & Internal Auditor

About the job Head of Compliance & Internal Auditor

The primary objective of a Head of Compliance and Internal Auditor is to provide independent and objective assessments to help the organization achieve its goals. This includes managing risks, ensuring compliance, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering stakeholder confidence through effective governance and controls. The Internal Auditor also focuses on continuous improvement and cost efficiency to contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing Ad-hoc requests from management.
• Preparation of the audit report.
• Conducting internal audit projects and supervising the project from start to finish.
• Accountable for all audit projects assigned.
• Conducting of Stock-Take audits, where necessary, and preparing Stock-Take Audit Reports.
• Conducting of preliminary forensics investigations and preparation of report.
• Review of working papers and findings raised for factual accuracy and that all working papers/findings are supported and cross-referenced to evidence.
• Preparation of the audit report, with review and compilation of the draft and final audit report.
• Ensuring that projects are finalized and ensuring all procedures have been completed by audit staff integrity of reporting/information).
• Ensuring all information and evidence is filed, updated and readily available as required.
• Liaison with client and management on site and during the audit.
• Close-out meetings with Regional Management, where required.
• Performing Ad-hoc requests and ad-hoc audits from management.
• Excellent understanding of process within an FMCG environment.
• Official will conduct him or herself in line with the IIA Code of Ethics including the Rule of Conduct for Internal Auditors
• Overtime official will be required to work overtime when operationally required.
• Time-to-time travelling to the Region is required for this role.

Qualifications:

• B. Degree (Internal Audit) or Equivalent
• Sound IT skills.
• Minimum 4 years Internal Audit experience with majority in a FMCG
• Certified Internal Auditor or substantial progress toward Certification.

Skills:

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• High levels of skills in MS Excel MS Word.
• High energy levels.
• Ability to apply common sense to all tasks.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and integrate different sources of information.