Internal Audit Manager

  • Full Time
  • Lusaka, Zambia
  • Applications have closed

pwc

Department:Assurance
Job type: Permanent
Closing date:07-Jul-17
Location:Lusaka
Reference Number:130-ZAM00021

The Company

PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. We are a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 180,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services

We are looking for an Internal Audit Manager to assist the Risk Assurance Services solution set into the market area.

As a member of the RAS team, this role will assist and conduct assignments for our clients to offer external quality assurance review of internal audit. In addition, help clients in the design, implementation, testing and optimization of their internal control environment, including the provision of advice, analysis and improvement plans in the context of business change, regulation or the challenge of returning investment value.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Build a network of client relationships aimed at facilitating business growth pipeline through positive and proactive stakeholder engagement
  • Drive multiple industry thought leadership initiatives
  • Ensure teams follow risk management policies and standards on engagement delivery in accordance with standards
  • Lead and report on Line of Service engagement economics & metrics
  • Lead client engagement delivery through proactive engagement, issues resolution and quality delivery
  • As a trusted advisor, demonstrate a deep understanding of client business challenges & mobilize necessary cross-competency teams to resolve them
  • Effectively lead in people development within the Assurance practice
  • Act as role model by engaging staff through mentoring and counselling
  • Support PwC leadership in building and maintaining a pipeline of competent staff
  • Build and maintain good cross function internal relationships

Requirements

Education:

  • A Business degree and/or full ACCA /ZiCA or relevant accounting qualification
  • Preferably CIA qualified

Job Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Auditing and Internal Audit
  • Experience in building and maintaining strong relations with senior level clients and key industry contacts
  • Demonstrated expertise and a proven record of consistently selling successfully structuring and leading Internal Audit and Business Controls programs, including an extensive knowledge of people-related competencies
  • Demonstrated application of market and industry trends in order to develop business initiatives and relationships that help achieve business competitive advantage
  • Demonstrated expertise in enhancing internal audit methodologies and internal audit IT implementation
  • Demonstrated expertise in business controls advisory (standardisation, automation, integration and optimization)
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
  • Strong strategic thinking skills

Job Knowledge Requirements:

  • Advanced knowledge of audit and accounting standards
  • Working knowledge and understanding of compliance and risk review procedures, business processes and internal controls are desirable

Job Related Skills and Competencies:

  • Excellent Business Development skills – Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
  • Exceptional Presentation, Communication and Facilitation skills
  • Strong negotiation skills – Persuading and Influencing
  • Strong creativity and innovation abilities
  • Exceptional Client Service – delivering results and meet client expectations
  • Adapt and responsive to change
  • Lead and Supervise teams and team activities
  • Decide and Initiate action to achieve key business results within area of responsibility
  • Excellent Relationship and Networking skills – Proven track record of dealing with senior client contacts
  • Understand and live the PwC values
  • Project Management skills – ability to manage across multiple and complex projects
  • Application of technical expertise
  • Adaptable to working and engaging with multiple cultures across the PwC network and across client environment

Additional Information

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