Head, Internal Audit & Compliance

Job title : Head, Internal Audit & Compliance

Role Summary  

The Head, Internal Audit & Compliance will provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of ASNL's governance, risk management and internal control systems while promoting operational excellence and regulatory compliance. 

Minimum Requirements  

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting or Finance.
• ACA or ACCA qualification (or advanced stage of completion).
• Minimum four (4) years' audit experience.
• Practical accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, corporate governance and risk management.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• ERP experience will be an advantage.
• High ethical standards.

Maximum age: 40 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal audit programmes.
• Conduct financial, operational and compliance audits.
• Evaluate internal control systems.
• Identify operational and financial risks.
• Recommend process improvements.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations.
• Investigate irregularities.

Report directly to Board of Directors and the CEO.

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Enterprise Risk Management
• Internal Audit Planning and Execution
• Corporate Governance
• Internal Control Framework Design and Evaluation
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Fraud Detection and Investigation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Operational Auditing
• ERP and Accounting Systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Data Analytics
• Audit Report Writing
• Policy Development and Process Improvement

Behavioural Competencies

• Uncompromising Integrity
• Independent Judgment
• Professional Courage
• Objectivity and Fairness
• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership and Team Development
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality
• Decision Making
• Influencing Skills
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Ideal Candidate Profile

• The ideal candidate is a trusted adviser to Management rather than merely an inspector of records.
• They possess unquestionable integrity, excellent business judgment and the confidence to challenge ineffective practices while maintaining constructive relationships. They are proactive in identifying risks before they become problems and continuously seek opportunities to strengthen governance, improve internal controls and enhance operational efficiency.
• They are respected for fairness, professionalism and sound recommendations that add measurable value to the organisation. 

What Success Looks Like

• Improved internal controls.
• Reduced operational risks.
• Strong compliance culture.
• Timely implementation of audit recommendations.
• Increased management confidence in governance systems.