Internal Audit Supervisor – Non-Technical

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

• Supervise and conduct audit checks; routinely evaluate financial controls including contractual and policy compliance and corporate governance.
• Assist in the preparation and implementing of audit plans and working programmes and submit same to the Internal Audit Officer for review and approval.
• Ensure that audits are properly planned, documented and controlled with the standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Supervise and carry out periodical and ongoing internal audit check of all Non-Technical Operations of GPL.
• Ensure that adequate audit steps are undertaken to verify the completeness, accuracy, ownership and valuation as appropriate of a transaction area or cycle.
• Supervise and conduct internal audits of the various operating system activities to ensure:
• Accuracy of input and output data to the related reports
• Adequacy of computer application and general controls.
• Prepares reports, and communicates findings and recommendations to Internal Audit Officer.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information arising out of internal audit activities, and all matters within the Internal Audit Division.
• Coordinates with management, and staff of various departments to obtain information necessary for internal auditing staff to conduct their audits;
• Retrieve data from Advance Utility, Customer Information System (CIS), Oracle and (Prepaid) database, prepare and run reports as requested.
• Ensure that safety codes and standard line practices are adhered to within the Company.
• Attend meeting and functions as a representative of the Internal Audit Department when called upon.
• Maintain a high level of Knowledge of the processes, system and control across the company.
• Initiate and determine training needs for subordinate staff and other company personnel where necessary.
• Exercise effective discipline over subordinates in keeping with the company’s rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned to you within the scope of your employment, from an Authorized Officer.

COMPETENCY PROFILE:

• Knowledge of generally accepted Auditing standards.
• Demonstrate professional conduct at all times.
• Demonstrate technical abilities in selected area of auditing
• Good analytical, interpersonal, time management and research skills
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationship.
• Ability to act and think independently
• Ability to provide written and verbal reports in a precise and accurate fashion
• High level of commitment
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

JOB SPECIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent from a recognized university with at least three (3) years’ experience, in the related field at a supervisory level.

OR

• Professional Accounting Certificate, preferably in Auditing with five (5) years’ experience in the related field.
• Alternatively: Six (6) years or more experience in the relevant field