Lead - Internal Audit - FMCG - CA

The incumbent must be a fully qualified Chartered Accountant with experience in both internal and external audits. This is a senior role and reports into director finance.

The incumbent will be responsible for the formulation of the Group's Internal Audit Strategy, including programmes and procedures to evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of the Group's internal control environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Prepare and administer an annual audit plan efficiently.

- Plan and oversee audits operational efficiencies and compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations.

- Maintain a comprehensive system for recording all audit plans, work papers, findings, reports, and follow-up audits.

- Ensure the timely and accurate completion of the audit plan.

- Manage a team of internal auditors and provide them with guidance and support.

- Identify and assess risks to the organization and develop recommendations to mitigate those risks.

- Recommend revisions and or additions to policies and procedures in order to improve operations as well as internal controls.

- Conduct audits of the organization's financial, operational, and risk management processes.

- Conduct special audits as and when need arises.

- Report audit findings and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee.

- Respond to ad hoc requests to address control issues on new business processes policies and procedures

Qualifications and Experience:

- A Bachelor's Degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance or equivalent.

- Chartered Accountant

- 10+ years of experience in auditing.

- Knowledge of SAP is a distinct added advantage.

- IT audit skills essential.