Head of Internal Audit Department - Pharmaceutical Company

Relevant professional qualifications (CIA, ACCA, CISA) would be an advantage.
University degree - preferable in Economics.
Minimum 4 years of professional experience in internal or external audit.
Previous experience in Pharmaceutical industry would be an advantage.
Good management & coordination, communication and interpersonal skills.
Advanced computer skills (MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.

Organizes and carries out the audit engagements (e.g. financial, operational and compliance audits) in accordance with the Audit Plan, as well as special projects, participating in all engagement stages: planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up and ensuring that the engagements objectives and the time budgets are met.
Evaluates overall audit results, weighting the relevancy, accuracy, and perspective of conclusions against accumulated audit evidence, issues and disseminates internal audit reports to the appropriate parties.
Co-operates with Company external auditors.
Recommends improvements to departmental audit practices and processes, continuously developing/updating the internal audit methodology when required by the changes occurred within national and international applicable audit standards.
Reports directly to the Company shareholders, ensuring an effective communication and keeping them informed about all significant issues arising from Internal Audit activity and recommending remedial actions.

Barnett McCall Advisors is the established division of Barnett McCall, specialized in the recruitment of key positions within the Finance, Banking and Legal sectors. We are a team of specialists who have a rich working background in the abovementioned sectors, thereby bringing professional experience and an in-depth knowledge for each of them.