Manager Internal Audit – Tugende

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk assessment and management, control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans that are responsive to and aligned with the risk profile of Tugende as an organization.
• Prepare and present reports to either senior management or the Board Audit committee that reflect concise audit’s results with process documentation and practical solutions.
• Oversee the execution of departmental or functional audits defined in the audit plan and ensure the highest level of service quality and client satisfaction.
• Meet regularly with the Audit Committee to report the status of Internal Audit’s ongoing monitoring activities, educate/inform the committee of emerging risks and/or exposures (whether internal or external to the company) that should be considered, and serve as a “thought leader” with respect to risk management and internal control best practices.
• Proactively inform senior management of significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance requiring prompt attention.
• Update/develop process documentation to support management’s SOX assessment and Model Audit Rule compliance;
• Manage the process to track, follow-up, and ultimately close all open audit issues.
• Actively participate in senior management meetings and/or committees to ensure that Internal Audit is well-informed of key business developments that could have an impact on audit priorities and/or plans.
• Attract, hire, and retain a team of high-performing audit professionals who possess outstanding knowledge, experience, ethics, and integrity.
• Ensure that Internal Audit is performing its work in accordance with established professional standards and remain abreast of emerging trends and best practices that can be incorporated into the function.
• Oversee Internal Audit’s participation in critical business and technology initiatives and projects ensuring that audit’s perspective is effectively voiced and appropriate controls are designed and implemented on a proactive basis.

• Maintain audit technology / reporting platform leveraging support from the information systems group as needed.
• Coordinate the activities of external auditors including how best to leverage the work performed and results produced from Internal Audit’s work.
• Serve as the key point person on all third-party audits. Preferred skills, knowledge & abilities

Preferred skills, knowledge & abilities

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
• Knowledge of Accounting and Finance Principles and Practices
• Knowledge of a variety of reporting procedures, regulations and laws
• Planning and time management
• Effective communication, documentation and Interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail with ability to work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Technology proficient

Qualification and Experience:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Internal Auditing or other closely related field (essential).
• Certified Internal Audit (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or ACCA required.
• 8 or more years’ experience in auditing or accounting; 3 years in a Management role.

Key Competencies

• Hold values similar to our own: Adopt and champion the values that Tugende stands for: Integrity, Empathy, Teamwork, Solutions-Oriented and Always growing.
• Confidentiality: Able to handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially.
• Positive Attitude: The main mindset of “getting things done” and finding satisfaction in developing sustainable long-term solutions at all times.
• Flexible and resilient: Willingness to travel, flexible in schedule and work hours, seek direct feedback and see every challenge as an opportunity to grow.

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