Group Head, Internal Audit and Compliance at Workforce Group

Candidate Profile

• We are seeking a seasoned and experienced Internal Audit and Compliance professional who will be responsible for providing assurance on the adequacy, appropriateness and effectiveness of the organization’s internal control environment and risk management framework, and to also lead the Internal Audit team providing an objective view on the activities of the organization by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of control and governance processes.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Develop and coordinate the implementation of the internal audit programs to ascertain and report on degree of compliance with company approved policies and operating procedures, laws and regulations.
• Develop approved internal audit strategies and action plans to promote a culture of transparency and accountability in Matrix’s business operations.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of established business control policies, processes and procedures and communicate the identified weaknesses to management with appropriate improvement solutions.
• Ensure the availability of business process documentation and internal control policy for the key functions of the Company.
• Liaise with the Finance department and Matrix’s statutory auditors to agree on the scope and information requirements for the successful conduct of the annual statutory audit programs.
• Liaise and work with the external auditors, as required, for the timely and effective completion of statutory audit and monitor rectification of all the control weaknesses observed by the external auditors.
• Report on the effectiveness of risk management at the corporate level to ensure organization’s objectives are met.
• Conduct follow up reviews and resolve control issues arising from internal and external audit exercises.
• Supervise and coordinate year-end inventory count and periodic fixed asset verification exercises.
• Manage and oversee team performance through performance coaching and performance appraisals.
• Allocate various team leads to business divisions for the interim and annual audits.
• Perform other related assignments as assigned by the management.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Banking and Finance.
• Minimum of 15 Years post-qualification experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience: minimum of 15 Years post-qualification experience in finance and accounting.
• A master’s degree in Finance/Audit or an MBA. • ICAN/ACCA certification.
• Must have applicable knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Skills Requirements:

• Proven experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Strong knowledge of standards, procedures, and general auditing policies.
• Knowledge of automated audit systems.
• Must be objective, reliable and must be able to give strategic advice.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity to be able to adhere to regulations and drive total compliance.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, possess resilience and calmness even under pressure.
• Effective and explicit communication skills in both oral and written forms.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems relating to audit disciplines.
• Ability to lead and influence others to do the right thing.