NAMA Internal Auditor Job
Sunday, January 17th, 2010NAMA are recriting an Internal Auditor
Role
The role is to assist the Head of Control in the undertaking of internal audit responsibilities across all NTMA business functions.
Key Duties & responsibilities
These include;
1. To provide an independent evaluation of, and opinion on, the various products, processes, systems and controls within the organisation as assigned and detail any required remedial action where weaknesses are identified.
2. To contribute on an ongoing basis to the organisation by promoting a control conscious environment, advising on changes in procedures, systems and controls and undertaking related tasks.
3. To evaluate the audit programmes for existing businesses
4. To develop audit programmes for any new business or processes.
5. To complete assigned Audit reviews as per the Internal Audit Plan in an effective, efficient and timely manner.
6. To liaise with the external auditor (Comptroller & Auditor General)
There are currently 5 distinct businesses within the remit of the NTMA.
1. National Debt
2. National Pensions Reserve Fund
3. State Claims Agency
4. National Development Finance Agency
5. National Asset Management Agency
Audit committees (consisting of non executive Directors and other external members) have been established to oversee the internal controls and other operational issues relevant to these businesses and the Head of Control and his team are required to review and report on matters as determined by these Committees.
Reporting Line
The appointee will be a member of a five person team and along with the existing team members will report to the Head of Control who reports directly to the Chief Executive and, as indicated above, to the Audit Committees.
Person Specification
The job holder is likely to be a qualified accountant with experience of auditing, ideally in complex financial organisations.
Skills and Competences
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, self-starter, highly motivated and capable of working on own initiative. He/She will have good communication (written and oral) skills and strong interpersonal skills. Ideally, he/she will have some exposure to either banking, funds, corporate finance or claims/insurance business.