Summary: Internal Audit Director - Public Sector

We are looking for an objective, experienced IA Director to manage our client facing operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes for each client. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and a sound judgement. The Director is responsible for the execution of client engagements and maintaining strong relationships with senior client personnel. The Director must have a solid understanding of their client's business and be able to demonstrate technical competence in their product group and industry.

Key Objectives: Internal Audit Director Public Sector

• To oversee and conduct Quality Analysis on all client’s audit reports
• To oversee and manage and support the entire team responsible for the audit reports
• To be responsible for client facing relationship management including compliance analysis
• To report to the CEO all activities by the team

Key Responsibilities / Activities: Internal Audit Director Public Sector

• Ultimately responsible to make sure each client complies with internal regulations and established control
• Prior management and direct supervisory experience in a team environment
• Ability to travel as necessary to meet client needs

• Must work well in a team-oriented environment as well as independently
• Must work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Demonstrated excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Must have the ability to multi-task
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent client relationship skills
• Proven Business Development skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Demonstrated mentoring and people development skills

• Must be able to handle highly confidential information in a strictly professional manner
• Must be able to maintain professional demeanour in times of high stress
• Specialised industry skills
• Solid knowledge of auditing processes and methodologies including flowcharting
• Solid understanding of current accounting (GAAP) and auditing (GAAS) principles
• Solid understanding of internal control concepts (e.g. COSO, COBIT)
• Solid knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance

Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Accounting, Auditing, Knowledge of Legal and Financial Systems
• Documentation and Record Keeping, Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Analysis
• Teamwork
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Interpersonal Communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications