Director
no sector | Internal Audit | Grade 1
Competencies
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Core Competencies
Proficiency Levels
Intrapreneurship
LEADING
Critical Thinking and Data-Driven Decision Making
LEADING
Facilitates Collaboration and Influence
LEADING
Learning Agility
LEADING
Digital Savviness
LEADING
Results-Driven Outcomes
LEADING
Public Service Excellence
LEADING
Leading Change
LEADING
Leadership Competencies
Proficiency Levels
Strategic and Visionary Foresight
LEADING
Fostering Well-Being and Coaching
LEADING
Technical Competencies
Proficiency Levels
Strategic Advisory
Expert
Risk Management, Internal Control and Compliance
Expert
Environment and Social Governance Integration
Advanced
Financial and Accounting Standards and Regulations
Expert
Emerging Technology Synthesis
Expert
Potential Movements
Key Accountabilities
- Lead the development of an integrated Internal Audit strategy and annual risk assessment plan to ensure alignment with ADEO’s strategic objectives, risk profile and culture, digital maturity and Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) targets.
- Assess risks and proactively provide objective assurance and strategic insights to ADEO’s Board and Audit Committee on the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization’s enterprise risk management plans and initiatives to ensure appropriate and effective management of key organizational risks
- Engage with other internal departments (such as, Digital Strategy & Governance, Org Effectiveness & Governance etc.) to promote the highest standards across the organization by advising on comprehensive governance arrangements and preventative risk management measures (e.g., policies and programmes for anti-fraud and corruption, cybersecurity, data privacy etc.).
- Evaluate and integrate leading technologies (e.g., RPA, AI, machine learning) within Internal Audit to enhance productivity and garner greater confidence to address and control current and future risks and challenges.
- Develop strong and collaborative relationships, including development and management of knowledge sharing sessions on auditing scope and methodologies with relevant stakeholders such as external auditors, regulatory auditors and other relevant regulatory agencies.
- Implement an agile auditing approach and continuously build foresight-centric audit capabilities that are adaptable to the rapidly changing working environment and stakeholder expectations.
Preferred Experience And Exposure
- Proven working experience leading an Internal Audit function with regular and open engagement across the organization, particularly with the Management team and with the Audit Committee.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or related certification.
- Strong working knowledge of governmental budgeting and accounting policies, procedures and standards.
- Up-to-date with latest trends, techniques and tools within internal audit
- Experience of internal audit beyond the traditional accounting, compliance, fraud, and finance to include technical areas like data science, analytics, IT, cybersecurity, and privacy.