Operational Audits Manager

Brief Position Description

To plan and supervise the execution of operational audit assignment so as to provide assurance to management and the Board to ensure risks are minimized and operations carried out effectively and efficiency.

Responsibilities for the Operational Audits Manager Job

• Plan, monitor implement and control operational audits to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of operations, adequacy and effectiveness of risk management processes, compliance with laws & regulations, and safeguard of assets.
• Ensure implementation of ERM in group to ensure management and the Board understands sources of risks and how to manage these building for capability
• Ensure implementation of CSA to equipment management with knowledge to assess business risks
• Allocate resources to assignments to ensure effective execution
• Review work papers to ensure conformity to standards for professional practice of internal auditing and meet audit objectives
• Review draft audit reports to ensure conformity to internal audit standards and to meet target audit needs while adding value to the business.
• Participate in client planning and close out meetings to agree audit objectives, scope and recommendations and implementation schedule
• Develop, train and manage assigned staff
• Follow up implementation of audit recommendation to ensure timely action and mitigation of identified risks
• Participate in acquisition, implementation and sign off of IT projects to ensure resource optimization and integrity of process
• Assist internal auditors in extraction and analysis of data using CAATTs to assist auditor efficiently

Requirements for the Operational Audits Manager Job

• At least 5 years experience in a professional audit firm with evidence of handling major operational audits successfully in a senior role
• Solid knowledge of operational procedures, best practices and benchmarking methodologies
• Knowledge process/people productivity
• Experience in consultancy
• Knowledge of Risk Management and CSA processes
• Facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills
• CPA (K),
• CAATTs and IT literacy
• Excellent Communication skills
• Degree in commerce or related field
• Project management experience