Head (Audit)

You will head the Internal Audit team attached to an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.

Reporting to the Audit Committee and Director, you will lead in: • Formulation and execution of IT and internal audit workplans; • Supervise and conduct internal audit reviews to provide assurance that good internal controls are in place, established procedures and controls are adhered to, and financial records are reliable; • Lead Investigations of irregularities; • Perform value-for-money audits on key expenditure items to assess whether public funds have been appropriately spent and to achieve the policy intent; • Establish and maintain a IIA compliant Quality Assurance programme; • Work with senior management and process owners in promoting effective risk management and corporate governance policies • Manage and develop internal audit resources and talents; • Educate and raise awareness in line departments on risks and best practices; and • Provide risk advisory to process owners and key projects.

Communications and Collaboration 1. Lead the engagement of stakeholders for matters relating to risk, controls and governance 2. Build partnerships with and influence senior management, internal and external stakeholders, including providing advice on the development of strategies and policies to support effective risk management and governance. IA Management & Delivery 1. Supervise engagement planning to ensure engagement and audit quality 2. Review and evaluate if audit procedures, assessments and recommendations are in line with engagement objectives, and effective in identifying and addressing risks IA Strategy 1. Adapt central IA strategies and policies such as IA governance, or capability frameworks for use within organisation 2. Manage allocated IA resources to meet organisation’s needs Other competencies: • At least 10 years of relevant audit and/or Finance experience (of which at least 8 yrs in an internal audit role of which at least 5 yrs leading an IA team/department). • Relevant internal audit experience in public agencies and familiarity with IIA standards • Experience in conducting and leading at least 6 and 3 investigations respectively. • Experience in auditing grant recipients and charities would be an advantage. • Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment. • Have good analytical skill, effective interpersonal and communication skills • Strong engagement and collaboration skills with the ability to engage diverse groups of stakeholders and be able to deal effectively with senior management and the Audit Committee.