Chief Internal Auditor Job ateHealth Africa

eHealth Africa designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. eHA’s technology works in low connectivity settings and uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Chief Internal Auditor

Job Location: Kano

Purpose of the position 

• An internal auditor is responsible for keeping the employer accountable for internal company procedures and industry rules.
• Their duties include studying accounting records, preparing compliance reports, and supervising company workflows.
• The Chief Internal Auditor is responsible for eHA’s compliance processes, finance evaluation, risk management at all eHA entities, and internal audit functions in affiliated offices across the globe and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. 
• The Chief Internal Auditor will be responsible for contributing to the design and implementation of audit processes, procedures, and methodologies, developing and monitoring a customized audit program, including planning and performing operational audits to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, corporate standards, and generally accepted internal audit standards.

What you’ll do 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:

• Prepare and execute scheduled audits, including planning, preparation, execution, reporting, and follow-up in accordance with accepted standards.
• Develop & customize audit scopes, including assigning internal controls and risk exposure across business units and processes areas.
• Perform various aspects of the execution of risk-based operational audits to assess the effectiveness & efficiency of organizational workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Document all information pertaining to audit results, including findings, opportunities, and observations.
• Lead special audits, investigations and ad-hoc projects, providing recommendations to mitigate risks & enhance compliance.
• Follow up with management on remedial action.
• Prepare Audit and Executive Summary reports.
• Promote value and recommendations, including efficiency and cost-saving opportunities.
• Communicate audit findings & recommendations to management and stakeholders clearly & effectively, ensuring accountability and timely remediation of risks.
• Evaluate the overall efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls and risk areas in compliance with applicable processes and standards.
• Demonstrate high standards of conduct and ethics, as well as the ability to use appropriate judgment and discretion.
• Assist with implementing audit tools to improve audit efficiencies.
• Create, revise, and document Internal Audit policies and procedures.
• Create, revise, and submit the Internal Audit Charter and Audit Plan to Management for approval as needed.
• Coordinate and conduct special audits, investigations, and/or ad-hoc projects with minimal supervision and direction.
• Provide leadership for the audit team, ensuring a high level of professional development, performance & ethical standards.
• Mentor junior roles to foster a collaborative environment that encourages learning, innovation & adherence to best practices in auditing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure internal processes & risk management strategies are aligned with business objectives.
• Leverage new technologies such as data analytics & automation to enhance audit processes & provide more robust insights into organizational performance.
• Monitor industry trends & emerging risks, ensuring that the audit function remains forward-thinking & capable of addressing new challenges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience in the presentation and argumentation of working results.
• Excellent in teamwork, creativity and structured working manner.
• Capability to empathize rapidly and unprepared into new processes, identify risks, and derive proposals to limit the risks.
• Distinct willingness to learn.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and balance workload to complete multiple assignments within time constraints.
• Demonstrates initiative, innovation, and drive for results.
• Ability to apply analytical and interpretive skills to problem-solving, strong attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility, ability to work under pressure, and high self-motivation.
• Ability to demonstrate strong general knowledge of financial services, consumer lending, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to understand and test internal management controls and translate feasible procedural policies and guidelines.
• Ability to incorporate large amounts of data and establish corporate standards for efficiency, accuracy, and security.
• Strong computer skills; Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook or/and Google Docs, worksheets, presentation, etc.

Minimum Required Qualifications 

• Ten years of internal auditing experience with progressive leadership experiences required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or the social scene. MBA or a Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Proficient with standard concepts, procedures, protocols, and methodologies within the auditor field.
• Professional certification of ACCA,CPA, CIA, CISA, ICAN or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of regulating frameworks, internal controls & risk management strategies.
• Team-oriented, effectively interacts with peers, management, and other internal customers.
• Good understanding, comprehension, and ability to articulate auditing and accounting concepts.
• Zero tolerance for fraud and corruption.
• Efficient time management and organizational skills with the ability to multitask.