Head, Audit at Bridgemead Limited

Job Title: Head, Audit 

Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement the internal audit strategy and annual audit plan.
• Provide leadership and direction to the internal audit team.
• Ensure alignment of internal audit activities with organizational objectives.

Audit Oversight:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audits.
• Review and approve audit reports and recommendations.
• Ensure that audits are conducted in accordance with professional standards.

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess potential risks to the organization.
• Develop and implement risk-based audit plans.
• Monitor and report on risk management activities.

Compliance and Regulatory:

• Ensure that internal audit activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
• Monitor and report on compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Stakeholder Relationships:

• Develop and maintain relationships with senior management, the audit committee, and external auditors.
• Communicate internal audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Provide assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes.

Team Management:

• Lead and develop the internal audit team.
• Recruit and hire internal audit staff as needed.
• Evaluate the performance of internal audit staff.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that internal audit activities are conducted in accordance with professional standards.
• Develop and implement quality assurance processes.
• Monitor and report on quality assurance activities.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree qualification with 6 – 10 years work experience.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 18th March, 2025. Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Official Job Website: https://www.bridgemead.co.ke