Head of Internal Audit at Mwananchi Credit Ltd

Key responsibilities

• Strategic planning and execution: Develop the annual audit plan, determine audit objectives and scope, and manage the audit budget.
• Risk management: Oversee risk management processes, identify key process risks, and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Audit fieldwork: Supervise the execution of audit engagements, review work papers, and ensure adherence to auditing standards.
• Reporting and communication: Prepare and submit timely, quality audit reports, and communicate findings and recommendations to senior management and the board of directors.
• Follow-up and improvement: Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to confirm that corrective actions are taken.
• Team leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the audit team, and oversee training and development programs.
• Compliance and governance: Ensure the organization complies with laws, regulations, and internal policies. Act as a key point of contact for external auditors and the board’s audit committee.

Qualification and Experience

Professional Experience

• 10+ Years of progressive audit experience, with at least 5 Years in a senior or managerial role (e.g., Audit Manager, Senior Internal Auditor, or Chief Audit Executive).
• Proven experience in developing and implementing internal audit frameworks, policies, and risk-based audit plans.
• Strong background in risk management, internal controls, governance, and compliance within complex organizations.
• Hands-on experience in financial, operational, and IT audits, and in applying audit standards (IIA, IFRS, ISA, etc.).

Leadership & Strategy

• Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring audit teams, promoting professional development and accountability.
• Experience in advising senior management and audit committees on key risk exposures, control weaknesses, and process improvements.
• Skilled in aligning the audit function with the organization’s strategic objectives and enterprise risk framework.

Stakeholder & Communication Skills

• Proven ability to build strong relationships with executive leadership, external auditors, and regulators.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively.
• Experience presenting audit findings and recommendations to boards or audit committees.

Technical Expertise

• Proficiency in data analytics tools and audit management software (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Teammate, Power BI).
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, governance standards, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of fraud risk assessment, investigative techniques, and process improvement methodologies.

Industry Exposure (Optional – tailor as needed)

• Experience in banking and microfinance environments.
• Exposure to multinational operations or organizations with complex financial and operational structures.

Education

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.