Job Description
General Manager – Internal Audit
Key Responsibilities
- Develop annual risk – based internal audit plan covering the entire organization for Audit Committee review and approval.
- To review the adequacy and effectiveness of Internal Control Systems, identify significant risk exposure related to internal controls of non-compliance with policies and procedures, laws and regulations.
- Determine an appropriate strategy to test the effectiveness of controls.
- Ensure methodical documentation of work plans, testing results, conclusions and recommendations. Ensure follow up on findings and corrective actions.
- Identify weaknesses in internal control systems and recommend improvements to systems and processes, including computerized systems to prevent/minimize vulnerability to fraud, abuse and wastage.
- Assessing the reliability and integrity of information.
- Evaluating the means of safeguarding assets and verifying the existence thereof.
- Evaluating operations or programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether they are being carried out as planned.
- Provide feedback and recommendations on business risks and improving operational efficiencies and processes where appropriate.
- Provide technical assistance with investigations, special audits, and provide subject-matter expertise as needed.
- Recommend organizations – wide training based on gaps identified to ensure adherence to company's practice and policies.
- Direct the work of external auditors on select audits, as directed by the Audit Committee and senior management, to ensure the audit work remains within the prescribed guidelines.
Candidate Profile
- Management / Accounting Degree from a university and a member of CA Sri Lanka.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in a professional audit firm in the financial service industry at a Senior Management level.
- Audit experience in the insurance industry will be an advantage.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications from all suitably qualified individuals to join their team. An attractive remuneration package, on par with qualifications and experience, will be offered to the selected candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interviews.
Please forward your complete resume in PDF format with contact details of two non-related referees to [email protected] within 10 days of this advertisement quoting MSL Ref. No. 8128 in the subject line of your e-mail.
