Private Sector Federation (PSF) Director of Internal Audit Job Vacancy in Kigali, Rwanda

The Private Sector Federation is a professional
organization, dedicated to promote and represent the interests of the Rwandan
Business Community. It is the umbrella organization and voice of the private
sector.

• Develop an annual audit plan using input from
  PSF team and stakeholders to identify priorities and resource requirements
  for the year. Annual audit plan to cover all activities of PSF
  (Headquarters and field operations).
• Meet with Directors and Managers to discuss
  needs and propose audits, to build stakeholder requirements into the
  Federation plans.
• Ensure plan is developed to meet the Audit
  expectations.
• Schedule and conduct audits ensuring effective
  and efficient use of resources. Ensure quality control of the Federation’s
  audit plans on an ongoing basis by reviewing and approving plans as they
  are developed and communicated to clients.
• Ensure annual audit plans have contingency
  built in, to provide unexpected audits to clients as they may surface.
• Report to the CEO and Board of Directors at
  the required intervals on Internal Audit assignments including planned
  reviews, investigations, risk advisory work and any other ad-hoc activity
  as required.

• Oversee and provide quality control for PSF
  audits, to ensure business goals are met and that professional standards
  are maintained at all times.
• Ensure completion of audit assignments to
  provide independent, objective assurance to the CEO and Board of
  Directors.
• Develop the Audit engagement with and support
  of major business change programs thus ensuring that appropriate
  consideration of risk and control is given to all change.

• Ensure final reports are issued with all
  recommendations agreed and accepted by the audited individual/group.

• Manage and oversee team performance through
  performance planning with the HR Office.
• Hold direct reports accountable for managing
  and developing their assignments to ensure PSF goals are achieved and
  customers satisfied.
• Deal with performance issues, discipline as
  necessary and address poor standards, ensuring PSF targets and customer
  satisfaction is not compromised.
• Improving the Practice of Audits/Championing
  Risk Management
• Build relationships with leaders across the
  organization to understand issues and identify areas for improvement for
  the organization as a whole.
• Support and encourage team members to be
  proactive in identifying opportunities to share best practice with
  Directors and Managers to improve the control environment.
• Develop new methodologies to improve the audit
  process, making it “easier” for the Federation to request audits and
  implement recommendations.
• Provide assistance to the business in meeting
  regulatory requirements.
• Keep abreast of developments in Corporate
  Governance practices and advise PSF accordingly.

• At least a Bachelors’ Degree in a business
  related subject, preferably in accountancy, from a reputable
  university ;
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience,
• Professional qualification completed or under
  progress (ACCA, CPA, CIMA etc.) Experience working in a private
  organization
• Should go through knowledge of Audit
  techniques and management skills Must have good decision making, report
  writing and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently, remain focused
  and maintain highest integrity and objectivity.
• Having a good background and understanding of
  International Standards of Auditing and International Accounting standards
• Computer skills Stress management skills Time
  management skills Be honest and trustworthy