The manager oversees internal audit assignments in the specified audit domain (to be defined between central functions, GBIS or GTE infrastructures and Cybersecurity). He or she leads the activity, manages auditors of the team (if relevant, depending on the audit area), and, possibly by delegation from the business correspondent, is responsible for certain activities such as identifying risks within the covered scope, defining the audit plan, and synthesizing conclusions for their area of continuous audit monitoring. The manager is an agent of change, driving improvements in internal practices and methods.
As such, the position includes several roles:
I. Mission Supervision Role (including activity management):
The manager ensures supervision as defined in the IGAD manager role:
- Supports the mission leader from initiation to closure, ensures the mission runs smoothly (content, deadlines, and data quality in the tools), and validates key deliverables.
- Provides expertise (audit and specialization) to help auditors develop their skills.
- Validates the diagnosis submitted by the mission leader.
- Ensures/is responsible for the quality of the mission’s work and adherence to deadlines, in compliance with IGAD norms and standards.
- Validates the mission report and recommendations.
- Participates in main debriefings with the audited service managers and internal tollgates.
- Evaluates the mission leader ;
- Supervises the follow-up of recommendations.
When the manager oversees a specialized audit contribution on a business mission, coordination with the business audit team is expected regarding mutual expectations and supervision methods (same applies for regional/local supervisions).
II. Team Management Role:
The manager directly manages auditors within the audit team:
- Participates in recruitment, onboarding, and training of auditors.
- Ensures the development and upskilling of team members (defining and closely monitoring each member’s training program).
- Sets objectives and conducts annual evaluations for team members under their responsibility.
- Promotes an audit approach aligned with IGAD/AUD standards and norms.
In coordination with other managers in the scope:
- Appropriately delegates tasks and responsibilities within the team.
- Assigns team members to missions based on their skills and audit plan constraints, in coordination with their line manager (the business correspondent);
- Is responsible for the proper administrative organization of the missions they supervise (travel, leave, expense reports, etc.) within their delegation limits.
The manager must set an example, demonstrate perfect knowledge of IGAD processes, procedures, and standards, and ensure strict compliance. They promote the use of data analysis tools, update audit methodologies, and must show innovation.
III. Continuous Improvement and Change Participation :
The manager may be involved in the following:
- Knowledge transfer on the relevant expertise.
- Projects on audit methodology;
- Promotion of data analysis;
Participation in IGAD working groups contributing to SU transformation.
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IV. By Delegation from the Business Correspondent, the Manager May Be Entrusted with Specific Responsibilities:
For the delegated scope, the manager may:
- Provide visibility on the audit plan to auditees.
- Maintain relationships with LOD 1 and 2.
- Ensure execution, follow-up, and escalation of audit recommendations on global risks within the scope.
- Be consulted for expert review on any subject related to their area of expertise (distribution between the Business Correspondent and Manager depending on workload);
- Synthesize key findings and risk areas.
- Report alerts and areas of concern to their business correspondent.
- Contribute to the drafting of summary notes and various committees and represent the business correspondent in governance bodies as needed.
I. Required Skills
- Ability to manage mission leaders, including remotely if relevant.
- Rigor, adaptability, open-mindedness, assertiveness to ensure independence, impartiality, and objectivity in the audit approach.
- Ability to transform an organization.
- Ability to formulate concise opinions for executives or the Board.
- Knowledge of the environment and various businesses/activities within the audit domain.
- Oral and written communication skills in English.
- Data analysis skills and use of data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Python)
- Curiosity, critical and analytical thinking.
- Listening skills;
- Ability to challenge (team, auditees).
- Interest in new technology tools.
- Team spirit.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize.
- Humility.
- Technical skills:
