Audit Manager/ Assistant Audit Head, Group Finance, Group Audit

Job Description

The Audit Manager / Assistant Audit Head, Finance executes and manages assigned Finance audit engagements across the Group, covering a diverse range of functions within Finance, such as Financial Reporting, Accounting, Regulatory Reporting, Performance Reporting, Procurement, Tax, and Corporate Treasury. The role supervises audit teams and evaluates risk management and internal controls in line with Group Audit methodology, professional standards and regulatory expectations, from audit planning and fieldwork to reporting and audit issues follow-up.

• Execute and manage assigned Finance audits within agreed timelines, budget and established standards.
• Assess key and emerging risks, develop audit scopes and programmes, and provide input to annual audit planning.
• Execute and supervise audit fieldwork and review working papers to ensure adequate scope and testing, reliable evidence and accurate audit conclusions.
• Evaluate and discuss audit issues, root causes and management actions with Finance stakeholders, in consultation with the Audit Head, Finance, and validate remediation before recommending closure.
• Adopt approved audit technologies and enhanced techniques to improve testing, audit coverage and efficiency. Prepare and review audit reports for quality, clarity and accuracy. Submit reports to the Audit Head, Finance for approval and support timely submission for presentation to the IAC/ACB.
• Coordinate with regional audit counterparts and provide technical guidance and support on assigned Finance audits, escalating material concerns to the Audit Head, Finance.
• Provide independent risk and control advice on product sign-off, projects, process improvements and relevant manuals within the Finance remit, while preserving audit independence.
• Allocate engagement tasks, monitor performance and coach team members. Motivate staff and foster a supportive working environment that promotes quality and productivity.
• Support the development and implementation of Group Audit's quality assurance and improvement programme. Apply quality requirements to assigned engagements and follow through on improvement actions.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
• Hands on experience in both executing and leading audit engagements, supervising team members and reviewing audit working papers.
• Strong understanding of audit standards, internal controls, risk management and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, report-writing and stakeholder communication skills, with sound professional judgement.
• Ability to manage concurrent assignments, meet deadlines and maintain independence and confidentiality.