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CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

Main purpose of job

To direct and control; the internal audit function, ensuring that all financial standards, regulations, and statutory provisions are complied with and that there are the appropriate financial controls to ensure the efficient, effective and proper use of resources.

Main responsibilities

1. Direct and control all internal audit staff to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and trained and carry out their responsibilities to the required standards.
2. Develop and implement and annual audit plan to ensure that the organization complies with financial and statutory regulations and standards.
3. Monitor the conduct of internal audit to ensure that the all relevant activities are subject to periodic audit.
4. Present audit reports to the Board and committees to identify areas requiring attention and ensure implementation of any actions agreed.
5. Develop all necessary internal controls to ensure that financial systems operate effectively and to identify potential problems.
6. Maintain a working relationship with external auditors to ensure that they have all the information they might require.
7. Carry out ad hoc audit reviews to investigate any area identified by management.

Knowledge, skills and experience required

The job requires:

* qualification as a chartered accountant or auditor;
* at least 5 years' post-qualification experience of auditing and accountancy;
* significant management experience;
* detailed knowledge of financial and audit standards, regulations and requirements.
* good knowledge of the organization;
* analytical skills;
* report writing and presentation skills.