An upcoming opportunity exists within the Internal Audit Department, Sans Souci to fill the position of Senior Manager Internal Audit

JOB SUMMARY

To provide independent, impartial, assurance and advice to the Executive Management Team and the Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s risk management, governance and internal control processes to ensure reliability of financial reporting, compliance with laws, regulation, policies, procedures and efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Leads and manages the work programme of the Internal Audit Department through effective performance management, target setting, coaching, mentoring, motivating and disciplining staff to drive productivity for the achievement of set priorities and to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements;
• Identifies and/or designs Internal Audit training and learning programmes for team members through research, networking or by developing growth strategies, to secure opportunities for continuous learning and to build an effective and highly motivated team;
• Develops and maintains internal audit policies and procedures in compliance with International Internal Audit Standards to ensure best practice and high-quality performance;
• Develops and implements annual risk-based internal audit plans to identify and prioritize the key areas for audit focus;
• Plans and conducts individual audit projects to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management and internal control processes, compliance with policies, procedures, sound business practices, legislative and contractual obligations to assist management in achieving its business objectives;
• Identifies and documents audit issues and recommendations for improvement to assist management in improving operations;
• Communicates the results of audit and consulting engagements to Management by preparing and delivering timely, clear, and evidence-based written reports and oral presentations to facilitate informed understanding, secure management’s written agreement and commitment for the implementation of audit recommendations;
• Performs follow-up reviews to determine whether appropriate action has been taken on significant audit findings and to evaluate such plans/actions to ascertain effectiveness for satisfactory disposition of audit findings;
• Provides advice and support to heads of department on the development or modification of policies, procedures, processes, products or services to ensure appropriate levels of internal control and compliance are maintained;
• Assists with investigating reported occurrences of fraud, embezzlement, theft and wastage, to examine the evidence in depth, and to determine actions to correct the situation and prevent reoccurrence;
• Collaborates with external auditors by providing full and prompt access to the internal audit plan, finalized reports and supporting working documents to enable them to achieve their objectives; 
• Implements and manages the Internal Audit Department’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme by conducting periodic internal and external assessments, evaluating compliance with professional standards, and monitoring the effectiveness of audit practices to enhance audit performance, strengthen credibility, and ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of internal audit services;
• Represents internal auditing on organizational project teams, at management and Audit Committee meetings to gain insight and understanding of operations and to contribute and/or make recommendations on matters relating to risk management;
• Collaborates with the HR Department in the development and implementation of the organizational structure, workforce and succession plans to determine the staff necessary for the Department to fulfil its mandate;
• Advises on the development and implementation of organizational goals, objectives, policies, and priorities by providing independent, risk-based insights, reviewing alignment with the Company’s mission and vision, and highlighting gaps and control considerations to support informed decision-making while safeguarding the objectivity and independence of the Internal Audit function;
• Fosters a cross-company approach to work by cultivating cooperative, trust-based relationships to ensure the sharing of information, address and overcome conflict/challenges, coordinate the implementation of new processes or technology and to instill a culture of teamwork;
• Monitors operations of the Department through regular business process reviews to evaluate the current process for the purpose of identifying areas in need of improvement;
• Implements the practice of safe work habits, by enforcing the Company’s safety and health policy and promoting a culture of safety, among others to prevent/reduce workplace incidents, accidents or injuries;
• Updates the Managing Director on operational matters by providing briefings as necessary, and submitting monthly reports to enable timely responses to issues and the implementation of improvement measures;
• Prepares, administers and monitors the annual budget for the Internal Audit Department, in collaboration with the Finance and Accounts Department, to ensure the achievement of goals and objectives, assess departmental performance and for decision making;
• Promotes teamwork and collaboration through regular staff meetings and employee engagement initiatives to create a sense of inclusion among employees, keep them updated on critical company and departmental issues and to ensure the achievement of Company goals and objectives;
• Prepares status reports, outlining achievements and challenges to keep the Managing Director and Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee informed, to facilitate assessment of the Department’s performance and decision making.
• Remains current with developments in the field of internal auditing by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, networking, among others, to aid in the development of innovative approaches and techniques for performing the auditing function;
• Performs any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Professional designation in Accounting (ACCA, CIMA, CGA, CFA, CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) PLUS
2.  Eight (8) years’ related experience in internal or external auditing at a senior level;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and auditing standards
• Sound knowledge of and ability to interpret Company policies and standard operating procedures, Collective Agreements, Trust Deed and Pension Rules for LUCELEC Staff, Electricity Supply Act, National Energy Policy, National Utilities Regulation Commission (NURC) Act;
• Broad job knowledge and/or technical expertise relevant to the job, and the ability to provide sound advice;
• Extensive knowledge of and skill in applying the principles and practices of internal auditing and accounting;
• Considerable knowledge of business process analysis;
• Extensive knowledge of operational and management research tools and risk-based audit planning;
• Excellent people and stress management skills and sound business acumen;
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, conflict management and decision-making skills, and ability to manage time in a dynamic environment, meet deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong leadership and management skills and ability to inspire and motivate staff;
• Excellent team player with effective interpersonal skills and a high level of emotional intelligence;
• Sound knowledge of the principles, tools and techniques of Project Management;
• Strong organizational, change management, research and negotiation skills;
• Strong computer literacy skills; ability to manipulate software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation programmes, data mining and analysis tools and techniques;
• Excellent communication (oral and written) facilitation, active listening and diplomacy skills;
• Intellectually agile, visionary, innovative, flexible, adaptable and capable of translating ideas into policies;
• Ability to integrate Company core values throughout all business practices;
• Ability to effectively develop and maintain relationships with management, staff, partners and stakeholders at all levels.
   

 APPLICATION
 If after reading the above, you believe that you are the ideal candidate, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your application by sending a cover letter and  resume addressed to Mrs. Sharon Narcisse, Chief Human Resource Officer on our career portal at lucelec.catsone.com/careers.   Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
Deadline for receipt of applications— 4:30 p.m. Monday 8th June, 2026
 
 
 

If you have any queries on this vacancy, please email slouisy@lucelec.com or cfrancis@lucelec.com. Do not email your resume to slouisy@lucelec.com or cfrancis@lucelec.com, instead upload your resume on our portal.  You will only be allowed to submit one document; therefore, you can collate your cover letter, resume and/or certificates into one document to facilitate upload.