Corporate Audit Manager (Directeur de l'Audit Interne)

BASIC FUNCTION

Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. To that effect, the Subsidiary Internal Audit Manger performs professional internal auditing work which involves managing or conducting performance, operational, financial, IT and compliance audit assignments in the subsidiary, and the Region; in coordination with the Division Audit Director and other Subsidiary Audit Manager of the regions, he/she ensures that the audit plan is executed; he/she provides consulting services to the subsidiary management and staff. He or she provides input to development of the annual internal audit plan, all with emphasis on a risk-based approach designed to assist management in the attainment of their objectives. He/She provides supervision to internal auditing staff. He/She maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards and ensures internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards). 

• Oversee the execution of the internal Audit plan for the subsidiary: ensure that planned audits are completed when expected. Anticipate planning issues and is proactive in resolving planning conflicts, delays or ad hoc requests in coordination with the DAD.
• Lead internal Audit assignments at Subsidiary or Regional level which includes
  • planning the assignment, developing the audit procedures/program, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, developing the internal audit planning memo and obtaining management approval
  • Conducting the introduction meeting
  • Assigning tasks to those internal auditors participating to the engagement and monitoring completion of the task
  • Supervise the audit staff during the engagement when necessary, in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and administering surveys, composing summary memos, and preparing working papers.
  • Supervise the audit engagement team members in the identification, development, and documentation of audit issues and recommendations for improvement
  • Reviewing and analyzing evidence, reviewing working papers to ensure completeness, accuracy and validity of audit findings and recommendations
  • Resolve issues as they occur.
  • Conduct the exit meeting with management
  • Prepare the draft audit report and obtain all necessary approval and clearance before issuing the final report and issue the final report promptly.
  • Ensure the engagement audit file is complete and in compliance with the Internal Audit operating policies.
• Participate to audit engagement under the supervision of another manager: collaborate and contribute to the effective realization of the audit assignment

• Is responsible for the overall and on-going communication with the Audit Committee and the management of the subsidiary, regardless of who is conducting the audit assignments.
• Communicates the results of audit and consulting projects, analysis, trends and any relevant information via written reports and/or oral presentations on a timely basis, according to planned reporting schedule or as required/necessary to the subsidiary management and audit committee
• Develop ad hoc and creative communication with the subsidiary management in order to support management in the realization of their objective and to help the internal audit department as a whole in maintaining permanent knowledge of local issues, topics and relevant information.
• Develops and maintains productive team-oriented client, staff, and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings. Help maintain an image of the internal audit activity which is one of positively contributing to the FINCA mission and goals.
• Participate to on-going networking with the other internal auditors in the regions and across the network

1. III.               SUPPORT (10%)

• Assists the Division Audit Director in managing internal audit staff and in the planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring of internal audit operations, including assisting in hiring, training, and evaluating staff, and taking effective actions to address performance matters.
• Assist in the identification and evaluation of the organization’s audit risk areas and provides input to the development of a risk-based annual internal audit plan.

1. IV.                OTHER (10%)

• Participate to projects for the internal audit group regionally or globally as assigned by the Division Audit Director or the Global Chief Auditor. He/She may be assigned functional leading responsibility for the entire internal audit group regional or globally
• Represents internal auditing on organizational project teams, at management and board meetings, and with external organizations.
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 7 years of professional experience and 3 years of full-time experience in internal auditing, operations, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation, including 2 years supervisory or project management experience.
• A professional qualification, i.e CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, ACCA, or equivalent

• CIA, CFE, CISA
• Member of a professional body

• Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
• Good knowledge of the Standards and Code of Ethics.
• Some Knowledge of contemporary risk management and control techniques and working knowledge of contemporary control frameworks.
• Some Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices, including but not limited to applicable reporting, disclosure, financial reporting and accounting principles and practices.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
• Good skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Good skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
• Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, systems documentation, and ideally other business software to prepare workpapers, reports, memos, summaries, and analyses.
• Excellent skill in effective verbal and written communications in English and local language, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with customers, co-workers, staff, and external contacts, and work effectively in a professional team environment.

The position requires frequent travels within the country and some travel internationally. The total amount of travel time is estimated around 50%.