Internal Audit and Control Manager

• Prepare Internal Audit and Control plans and provide oversight and direction in the execution, and reporting of internal Control engagements and projects within established timelines and budgets.
• Conduct periodic financial, compliance, operational and special audits and carry out investigations into reported irregularities, as required.
• Review analyses of non-conformities, discuss audit findings across the organization and suggest recommendations.
• Report to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors regarding internal control matters, results of audit reviews, the progression of audit plan and any other matters of discussion.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and changing regulatory guidelines to enable the development and implementation of appropriate control measures and monitoring mechanism as well as their continuous update / revision.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings with key stakeholders.
• Developing and executing internal control activities, consult with management on strategic plans and other business matters, and anticipate emerging risks.
• Documenting and testing business process and IT controls that support key operations.
• Evaluating control deficiencies, and monitoring remediation actions, timelines, and progress.
• Proactively inform senior management of significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance requiring prompt attention. 
• Facilitate continuous identification and periodic assessment of business risks in the operating environment and update the risk registers. 
• Monitor and report on key risk indicators (KRIs) and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure appropriate level of communication is maintained on Internal Control matters to support the framework and ensure appropriate ownership and accountabilities from management and managers.
• Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits.
• Prepares monthly exception reports and presents to the Group Managing Directors.
• Apply a rigorous and efficient risk-based audit approach which delivers robust assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and control measures.
• Build and manage great relationships with business partners, providing insights and challenges that enable them to proactively manage performance.
• Deliver insights that are highly valued, identify root causes, share best practices and lead to business improvement.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled (spot checks) audit visits to Hartleys Supermarkets floor, warehouse and its environments.
• Maintain the whistleblowing channels of the Company and provide periodic reports to the Board. 
• Conduct investigations on reported cases of fraud and misconduct and prepare investigation reports. 
• Flexibility to carry out any other task as requested by Management and Board of the Group.

• First Degree in Accounting or any related field.
• Master’s Degree will be an advantage.
• Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CISA, CIA or other relevant higher business degree is added advantage.

Experiences (What experience brings success to this role):

• Minimum of eight (8) years internal audit and control experience across Retail Sector, with at least three (3) years at managing the strategic direction of a business risk unit.

Knowledge (What does the person need to know):

• Knowledge of internal audit methodologies, corporate governance procedures and accounting standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of operational dynamics.
• ISO/quality knowledge and Working knowledge of: Microsoft office suite, ICT and tech-based audit techniques; Data collection and analysis tools and techniques; Accounting frameworks, tools and techniques; Governance risk and control tools and techniques; Risk analysis and control assessment techniques.
• Policy and regulatory knowledge interpretation and application.
• General operations

Technical / Behavioural Skills:

• Multi-disciplinary disposition  
• Business acumen and Project management.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Good knowledge and hands on practical experience and use of accounting packages and systems.
• Forensic skills and fraud awareness.
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Good leadership and people management skills.
• Personable
• Leadership  
• Integrity  
• Confidentiality  
• Objectivity 
• Attention to details  
• Performance under pressure  
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Multi-tasking disposition  
• Independent minded 
• Persuasion and Collaboration  

Key Performance Indicators:

• Adequacy of the internal audit and control plan.
• Level of execution/achievement against the IARC plan.
• Accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of reports.
• Number and significance of issues/ inconsistencies and process improvement opportunities identified in business processes.
• Frequency of incidences of control failure.
• Adequacy and timeliness of follow-up on regulatory and statutory filings.
• Magnitude of calculated losses due to fraud and other control failures.
• Number or frequency of queries.
• Number of unresolved cases to identified issues.
• Number of control improvements implemented annually in line with best practice recommendation.
• Decline in code of conduct violations reported via the whistleblowing channels.
• Number of whistleblowing cases closed out.
• Turnaround time for cases under investigation.
• Other KPIs as may be defined in line with changing business environment.