Team Lead, Finance Audit

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) related audits based on the prevailing regulatory requirement (eg CAMA or SEC rules or SOX program) aligning to standards and approaches for control design evaluation and effectiveness testing
• Conduct Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) testing program and ensure that the documentation of testing meets quality standards, results with applicable conclusions and recommendations are properly communicated; and adequate action plans are captured
• Provide a technical accounting and finance research desk for the internal audit team across all domains in accounting standards, disclosure and reporting domains, staying abreast of key matters or emerging standards for consideration
• Perform complex financial and operational audits by reviewing the financial data of various business units within the organization to ensure all applicable audit assertions are supported
• Provide third-line assurance over balances as part of ICFR engagements or as part of other business process audit engagements
• Responsible for walkthroughs, testing, documentation, and reporting on Internal control over financial reporting (ICFR)
• Manage fieldwork with other team members and carryout first-level review of the work performed to ensure the adequacy of audit scope, testing performed, and the accuracy of conclusions reached
• Coordinate internal audit team members in planning, execution, and reporting of audit engagements
• Work with other team members when assigned to coordinate audits to ensure outputs are in line with the internal audit methodology and report to the Head, business process and financial audit of the output
• Prepare work programs for assigned audits and other documentations necessary to undertake the assigned engagement
• Communicate the results, findings and recommendations of audit projects through written reports and face-to-face presentations on a timely basis to the Head, Business Processes & Finance Audit
• Document work done in accordance with the internal audit manual and methodology and ensure that all working papers are complete, appropriately referenced and support the conclusions reached Provide timely and comprehensive feedback to Head, Business Processes & Finance Audit on implementation of assigned engagements
• Follow up on control issues and action plans, and report periodically to the Internal Audit management action plans not effectively implemented and update overdue actions database and liaise with process owners on implementation status
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Head, Business Processes & Finance Audit
• Use of CAAT tool to deliver efficient audit projects
• Maintain all Interswitch and professional ethical standards and ensure internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with The International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and IIA Code of Ethics

Requirements

• Competencies
• Application of leading internal audit standards, risk management and control methodologies
• International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF) including International Standard for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) / Technical accounting and reporting standards
• Auditing internal control over financial reporting (ICFR/Sox) in line with applicable regulations
• Auditing business processes/cycles
• Data analytics skills & proficiency in use of CAAT
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, presentation; ability to communicate effectively across regional and/or functional line
• Critical thinking and attention to detail
• Good understanding of risks and controls for Business Processes
• Creative, self-starter, quick thinker and dedicated individual
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigo
• Team-orientation collaboration and stakeholder management
• Education & Qualifications Required
• First degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, technology, and/ or social science
• ACA, ACCA, or other accounting professional qualifications required
• CIA, CISA, and other related audit qualification
• 7 years of relevant experience including internal audit external auditing; finance reporting and control with at least 3 years supervising others
• Understanding and application of internal control concepts to plan, perform, manage and report evaluations
• Experience in executing end-to-end ICFR program and strong business control experience
• Knowledge of technical accounting and International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS
• Prior experience working in Big 4 professional service firm; fintech or payment services firm; banking or other financial services firm, technology firms etc will be an advantage
• Application of best practice audit standards and latest audit techniques, and tools
• Experience in data analytics and continuous auditing
• Knowledge of fraud schemes and indicators