Northern Arc Capital - Director - Internal Audit

To assist in day-to-day accounting, reconciliation, monthly financial accounts closure, statutory compliance and other assigned activities, especially in an audit perspective.

Description :

Internal Audit, the job holder's responsibilities will include:

- Overall audit activity for an assigned area of the group's business.

- Preparation of short, medium and long term audit plans based on comprehensive business risk / controls assessment.

- Defining areas to be audited and methodology.

- Testing the compliance of existing internal controls and Evaluation of existing controls, policies & procedures for improvement.

- Ensuring compliance with the Group's policies and procedures.

- Identifying the potential to improve operational efficiency.

- Preparation/Finalisation of audit reports.

- Keep abreast with current developments that may affect audit and the latest audit techniques, methods, tools, and procedures.

- Perform special assignments including fraud investigations, etc.

SPECIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES:

Minimum Qualifications - MBA (Finance) or be a member of a professional body of accountants (e.g. ACA, CIA or ACMA).

Experience: 

- At least 10 years post qualification audit experience in retail environment is preferable although those with experience in other business environments will also be considered.

Skills Required:

- Familiarity with computerized accounting systems (preferably Oracle) including PC spreadsheets.

- Exceptional ability in oral communication and report writing.

- A very high standard of analytical and conceptual skills are essential.

- Well versed with process modelling tools like Visio.

- Hands-on experience in using advanced data analysis techniques such as use of ACL would be an added advantage.