Project Manager Team Lead

Project Manager – Team Lead: The project manager oversees the close out audit process and ensures that all aspects of the project are reviewed thoroughly.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for thought leadership, consultations with the audit practice and clients as well as developing the Audit Team.
Provides deep technical and specialized support to audit engagement teams in order to ensure that professional standards & legislations are complied with, risks are mitigated and quality audits are conducted.
Provide audit technical support and focused interventions to the public audit practice by way of formal and informal consultations to support high quality audits.
Supports the implementation of strategy to technical audit expertise
Implements the strategy within area of responsibility by conforming to plans set by leadership in all engagements / projects.
Proactively support the audit team on addressing and responding to emerging audit technical & regulatory issues.
Oversees projects / engagements and ensures billings are timeously done and collections followed up.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
Provide transparent and consistent project updates, addressing any concerns or changes in project scope
Conducts effective research and understands the business rationale of a transaction in order to have an informed view which identifies the potential issues, solutions and impact on the client.
Track project progress against milestones and deliverables, ensuring timely completion.
Prepare and present detailed project audit reports to management and stakeholders.
Provide coaching to engagement partners and teams to improve the quality of the audit file.
Communicate project updates, milestones, and deliverables to the management in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
Supports regulatory, compliance and legal matters, where relevant from an audit technical perspective.
 Qualifications
B.sc/HND in Accounting or any related discipline with a minimum of Second Class Upper/Upper Credit.
A post-graduate/master’s degree (relevant to Service Area / Business Management, etc.) will be an added advantage.
Relevant certification is required
Minimum 20 years’ experience in Close-Out Audit for a Refinery or Petrochemical Industry