Job Responsibilities:
- Review and ensure the development and implementation of strategic and annual audit work plans and budget for the Audit Unit
- Oversee the execution of performance, compliance, operational and financial audits in accordance with acceptable standards
- Appraisal and report on the soundness and application of the system of controls operating in the organization
- Oversee the evaluation of the effectiveness of the risk management and governance process and contribute to the improvement of the risk management and governance process
- Provide assurance on the efficiency, effectiveness and economy in the administration of programmed and operations of the organization
- Evaluate compliance of the organization with enactments, policies, standards, systems and procedures and recommend corrective actions
- Undertake special investigation at the request of Management and the Board
- Review and submit reports (Annual Audit report and quarterly report on the execution of annual audit workplan)
- Monitor the implementation of recommendations made in audit reports
- Ensure training, mentoring and development of the audit team and liaise with HR towards the development of a succession plan for the department
Qualifications & Experience:
- A Master's degree in accounting or finance.
- Full professional accounting qualification (ICA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Minimum of 15+ years relevant experience, of which at least 5 must have been at a managerial level
- Knowledge of the Petroleum Development Corporation Act, 2020, Act 1053
- Knowledge of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016, Act 921
- Knowledge of the Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003, Act 658
- Results-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with an ability to network and interact at all levels
- Advanced computer literacy skills - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
