Chief Internal Auditor (Re-advertisement) at RwandAir: (Deadline 17 June 2022)

Chief Internal Auditor (Re-advertisement) at RwandAir: (Deadline 17 June 2022)

RwandAir Limited is the flag carrier airline of Rwanda. It operates domestic and international services to East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe and the Middle East from its main base at Kigali International Airport.  Our mission is to provide unsurpassed, safe and reliable services in air transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world, while ensuring a fair return on investment. We are looking for interested, qualified and competent candidate to fill the position of:

Job Title:  Chief Internal Auditor (Re-advertisement)

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer and Board Audit Committee 

Department: Internal Audit 

Location: Kigali International Airport

Job purpose

The Chief Internal Auditor is responsible for the organizational oversight relating to the deployment and utilization of resources; while maintaining integrity, objectivity and ethical assessments. Chief Internal Auditor provide leadership to the Internal Auditors and formulates strategies, structure plans and support on the review of the organization’s financial and other resources to ensure they meet the overall organizational and shareholder objectives. The Chief Internal Auditor reports administratively to the Accountable Manager and functionally to the board audit committee.

Key Responsibilities

•  Leading the development of the annual audit plan, using appropriate risk-based methodology, including, but not limited to, any risks or control concerns identified by the Audit Committee and/or management, and submitting that plan to the Board of Directors for review and approval.
• Accountable for the implementation of the annual audit plan, as approved, including, and as appropriate, any special tasks or projects requested by management and the Audit Committee.
• Performing advisory services related to governance, risk management, and control as appropriate for the airline and with the approval of the Audit Committee.
• Accountable for providing complete and timely information on audit activities to the Board Audit Chair/Committee. Keeping the Audit Committee informed of emerging trends and successful practices in internal auditing.
• Evaluating and assessing significant new or changing services, processes, operations, and control processes coincident with their development, implementation, and/or expansion.

• Reviewing procedures and records for their adequacy to accomplish intended objectives, and appraising policies and plans relating to the activity or function under audit review.
• Recommending improvements in the internal control environment design to safeguard airlines resources, promote RwandAir’s growth, and ensure compliance with government laws and regulations.
• Regular reporting to the Audit Committee and management summarizing results of audit activities, including recommendations for improvement.
• Following up with management and reports to the Audit Committee on recommendations, until there has been a satisfactory resolution of the matter to consider it as being adequately addressed.
• Conducting periodic follow-up audits to evaluate the adequacy of management’s implementation of Internal Audit recommendations.
• Coordinating the investigation of suspected fraud and financial irregularities or other wrongdoings within the Airline.
• Approves and issues special reports to the Audit Committee and management summarizing results of investigations into suspected incidents of fraud or financial irregularity, including recommendations for improvement
• Provide strategic and technical leadership for the Internal Audit department.
• Report to senior management and the Board of Directors the results of internal audit’s activities and performance relative to plan.
• Oversee various types of operational, financial, compliance and IT audit engagements
• Expand audit coverage and gain efficiencies through effective use of data analytics and automation.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• Under-graduate degree in management, business administration, accounting or a related field;
• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) preferred;
• Certified Professional Accounting (CPA) designation and/or a professional audit designation (CIA, CISA or CGAP) required.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive professional auditing experience.
• A high degree of computer literacy
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience within internal audit with a minimum of 4 years in a leadership/directing role in a large and diverse organization (required)
• Be a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and have considerable working knowledge and experience with IIA professional standards (added advantage);

• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, e-mail, website navigation, and report writing tools are required.
• Significant experience in audit management and demonstrated experience using the internal audit function as an organizational enabler;
• Project management or audit experience related to financial information system audits and experience managing a team is also required;
• Demonstrated ability to assess risks, recommend financial controls and implement broad strategies for a successful audit program is required;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A strategic and progressive approach to provide value-added audit services across the organization;
• Understanding of risk and control principles with experience in audit techniques, including identification of key risks, evaluation of internal controls, process mapping, process improvement, root cause analysis, sampling, testing of controls;
• Ability to establish priorities and plan, conduct and deliver effective assurance and consulting engagements;
• Ability to gain an understanding of complex areas in a relatively short period of time to collect, analyze and organize information, establish facts and make pragmatic, value-added recommendations;
• Strong collaboration, negotiation, and teamwork skills to obtain acceptance of audit objectives, control criteria/standards and audit recommendations;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present audit results and recommendations to management and staff as well as prepare clear, well-written audit reports;
• Good computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases;
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and
• Strong ethical standards, high levels of integrity and demonstrate sound judgement;
• Maintenance of confidentiality at all times is essential.

How to apply:

• An application letter addressed to Director-Human Resources;
• Recent Curriculum Vitae;
• Notarized education certificates;
• Three referees

Candidates who have already applied to this vacancy, you advised not apply again. The deadline for submitting application documents is June 17, 2022 at 4pm local time.

Please send your application on recruitment@rwandair.com

NB:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted