General Manager/Deputy General Manager - Internal Audit (Group)

* Spearhead the development of comprehensive annual internal audit plans, encompassing financial, operational, compliance, and investigative audits to drive business excellence. * Architect and implement effective internal control systems to mitigate risk, detect fraud, and ensure accuracy in financial reporting, ultimately safeguarding company assets. * Drive policy alignment with government laws and international standards, providing detailed reports and recommendations to senior management. * Identify and address process weaknesses, recommending corrective measures and operational enhancements to optimize business efficiency and performance. * Conduct thorough audits of procurement, payment, sales, and collection systems, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. * Verify and report on financial statement compliance, VAT and tax source deduction, and return submission compliance, adhering to current finance acts and regulations. * Analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, reports, and data to inform audit findings and recommendations. * Lead site visits to project locations, conducting physical audits and assessing operational effectiveness. * Prepare and present comprehensive reports on audit results, documenting processes and highlighting areas for improvement. * Investigate and address instances of fraud, embezzlement, theft, and waste, recommending controls to prevent or detect such occurrences. * Develop and implement risk management and control management strategies to ensure operational effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with applicable directives and regulations. * Review and optimize operational flows and business activities to drive efficiency and effectiveness. * Design and develop internal control tools and processes, contributing to the company's overall governance framework. * Conduct periodic internal audits of projects, reviewing accounts, asset management, and store management systems to identify areas for development. * Leverage expertise in IFRS/IAS/ISA to inform audit practices and ensure compliance with international accounting standards. * Collaborate with senior management to identify and address emerging risks and opportunities, driving business growth and excellence.