Job Description
Head of Audit / Deputy General Manager
Job Role:
- Directly report to the audit committee as the Group internal auditor.
- Propose internal audit plan and programs for all entities within the Group, to the audit committee annually, covering key risks, emerging risks and regulatory obligations.
- Implement the approved audit plan including any regulatory or other special tasks or projects requested by regulators and the Audit committee.
- Develop and maintain Internal Audit Procedures to ensure that best practices are adopted and that the audits address specific areas of risk management.
- Review, recommend and implement required changes to strengthen the internal controls.
- Responsible for providing reasonable assurance on the effectiveness of the organization's risk management and the strength of internal controls.
- Issue periodic reports to the audit committee which highlight key issues that have emerged through audit activity.
- Update the committee on key internal audit initiatives and provide regular updates on the progress of completion of the audit plan including any changes.
- Responsible for training and development of internal audit staff.
Job Pre-Requisites:
- Be a member of a professional accounting body CA Sri Lanka/CIMA/ACCA.
- Degree/Masters in finance or related field would be an added advantage.
- Possess more than 10 years' experience and preferably to have at least 3 years' experience as Head of Audit or equivalent.
- Experience as an auditor at managerial level or higher in a reputed Audit firm (insurance or financial sector preferred).
- Have exceptional communication skills and leadership proficiency.
If you believe you are the right person we are looking for, forward your complete resume together with contact numbers and the names of two non-related referees to reach us within 10 days of this advertisement by email to [email protected] (State the position applied on the subject line)
