Group Head Internal Audit at Cellulant Corporation

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cellulant is a digital payments business. We run an ecosystem of consumers, merchants and banks in which we facilitate payments and build value through the value-added services we layer on top. In building this ecosystem we serve different types of customers with different products, in a range that includes mobile banking products, mobile credit products, USSD, SMS, and digital content. We are currently serving merchants and banks across 10 countries, and a wide set of industriesABOUT JOB: We seek an experienced person to head our Internal Audit function. They will be responsible for the reliability, accuracy and integrity of management information systems, related policies, plans, procedures and records, as well as their adequacy to effectively accomplish intended objectives.The Head of Internal Audit will also be responsible for the performance and control of the internal audit function, ensuring that all financial standards, regulations, and statutory provisions are complied with and that the appropriate financial controls are in place to ensure efficient, effective and proper use of resources. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure proper development of a robust risk-based audit and compliance testing.Develop and implement the company’s annual audit plan.Determine the adequacy and effectiveness of established internal controls to prevent and/or detect errors and irregularities.Evaluate the internal control systems established to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws, regulations, contracts, and ethical business conduct.Conduct ad-hoc audit reviews to investigate any areas identified by management.Coordinate documentation of audit findings, drafting of audit reports, communication of audit issues and perform follow-up actions to ensure that identified issues are promptly resolved.Determine the conformity of audits with professional standards; determine the conformity of presentation and disclosures in financial statements with applicable accounting standards.Advise management, on an ongoing basis, on accounting, reporting, control and compliance issues to prevent costly errors and irregularities.Evaluate the adequacy of Management’s fraud prevention strategies.Evaluate and review fraud control policies and procedures.Prepare relevant reports related to Internal Audit functionsReport periodically to the Board of Directors through the BoardAudit and Compliance Committee stating the result of its audit and related recommendations, as specified in the internal audit charter and yearly audit plan. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:Must have experience: Total of 10 years experience: minimum of 7 years working experience in an accounting/auditing role is required and at least 3 years leadership experience totaling 10 years working experience.Cross-border, multi-jurisdictional experience Experience that will count in your favor: Fintech Industry experienceExperience within technology firms Nice to-have experience: Implementing change at large scaleAutomation and process improvement experience Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. A Master’s degree would be an added advantage.Professional certification such as ICAN, CPA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA Skills: Broad audit and audit practice knowledge and expertiseLeadership and management skillsBusiness/Commercial acumenThe ability to evaluate options and provide sound practical solutionsAwareness of market forces, politics and economics and their relation to changing laws and regulationsThe ability to provide practical commercial legal advice to stakeholders and non-legal personnelStrong communication skills with the ability to liaise with those at all levelsAbility to delegate tasks to team members and the confidence to provide senior management with audit recommendations and corrective actionsThe ability to manage risk effectivelyNegotiation skills