Details:
Afmrecruit is recruiting for a well experienced head of audit for one of our prestigious clients. The preferred candidate must be a certified accountant
Responsibilities:
The role of the Head of Audit is to perform a series of task to ensure that the audit Function provides an independent assessment of the adequacy of the company’s internal and external systems and controls, including the systems for appropriate identification and evaluation of risk and for ensuring compliance with all applicable law and regulation. To draw any weaknesses or shortcomings noted to the attention of management. The role will vary depending on the management structure, but responsibilities typically include:
Manages project financials, including budgets, WIPS, timely billing and collection and variance recognition.
Keeping abreast of latest developments as they affect GAAP and the Firm’s standards and policies
Planning and allocating resources and individuals in accordance with skills and schedules.
Developing recommendations and reports based on audits and presenting these ideas to senior management
Provide management over a portfolio of clients and deliver high quality audit and assurance service, including preparing and reviewing audit plans and work.
Achieve team and individual budgets and business plan/ performance objectives.
Review and appraise the soundness, adequacy and application of the accounting, financial and operational controls.
Take appropriate measures for the prevention of frauds and elimination of conditions inducing fraudulents actions.
Participate in all meetings of the management and credit committee involving consideration of policies/ procedures formulation matter and other allied matters relating to the overall operation of the organization
Inteprete annual business plans to his/her subordinate and assign them responsibilities for amplifying plans that are related to their own area of responsibility.
Regularly review performance in his/her area of responsibility against predetermined and control standards.
As a member of any relevant committees to which the head of audit may be appointed during the course of the year, to be familiar with the Terms of Reference and responsibilities, and to participate by attendance, reporting and challenge at meetings, and accept collegiate responsibility for decisions made
Maintain the highest technical and professional standard.
Think strategically about client needs by understanding their business and key risks.
Addresses situation before they come crises and develops solutions to avoid recurrence,
Providing additional help and guidance to clients on a consultancy basis.
Participates in the development of ways to meet client needs, contributes to proposal delivery.
Developing testing methodologies to evaluate the adequacy of controls
Developing recommendations and reports based on audits and presenting these ideas to senior management
Formulating professional development and educational plans for junior staff members
Planning and allocating resources and individuals in accordance with skills and schedules
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