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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | GENERAL INSURANCE INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Internal Audit Manager |
| Position Code: | 2365 | | Career Level: | 5 |
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Responsible for
Carrying out independent operational audits of the organisation’s activities and reporting any discrepancies to enable correction to be applied with minimum damage to its operations, finances and creditability. |
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Reports To
Chief Executive Officer, Financial Division Manager. |
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Supervises
A team of Internal Audit staff. |
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Main Activities
Ensuring regular and prescribed audits of within the organisation/branches are undertaken in accordance with laid down policies and procedures.
Presenting regular audit reports to Management verifying the accuracy of all transactions and reporting on other significant findings in the organisation's operations.
Establishing systems designed to reveal the company’s exposure to fraud from both internal and external sources, reporting on the facts, and recommending protective measures.
Advising on all organisational systems which may give rise to error, criminal activity or waste, leading to improvements which minimise the risk of occurrence.
Regularly recommending changes for improvement to the organisation's financial methods.
Continually improving audit techniques, often using computer based methods.
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Key Skills
Excellent knowledge of the organisation's operating activities, financial systems, controls and computer based audit techniques.
Advanced written and oral communication skills.
Well developed analytical skills.
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Internal Contacts
Finance and Accounting staff, Department Heads. |
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External Contacts
Legal Advisers, External Auditors, Police. |
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Typical Experience
Will have at least 8 - 10 years experience and be an experienced Accountant with relevant professional accounting qualifications. |
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Other Comments
Alternative titles: Internal Audit Manager |
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