Internal Auditor 341 views

Job Summary

We are looking for a self-driven, highly motivated, and qualified individual to fill the above position.

Reporting to the Head-Internal Audit, the incumbent will be expected to deliver a systematic and disciplined approach towards the effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes.

Duties And Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
The incumbent’s key responsibilities shall include but not limited to: –

• Development and execution of the Audit Plan in line with the Audit Charter.
  • Establishing internal audit objectives and scope including procedures to evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of the company’s Internal Control Environment.
  • Performing the full Audit Cycle and control management over the operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
  • Auditing Internal Control procedures (i.e., SOPs) in order to obtain assurance that these procedures are appropriately designed and effectively implemented.
  • Planning, Organizing, Directing and Controlling the day-to-day Internal Audit activities ensuring that all audit work is performed independently with due diligence and timeliness.
  • Preparation and presentation of audit reports that reflect audit results, maintaining documentation for processes followed and acting as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal attainment.
  • Performing objective reviews of the Internal Audit Manual.
  • Keeping abreast of the organizational policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions, and changes in regulatory framework as applicable.
  • Providing the requisite support to Key Stakeholders to ensure effectiveness of service delivery and appropriate resolution of findings/issues identified.
  • Assisting the Head of Internal Audit in attending, contributing towards and evaluating the formulation and implementation of company’s Grand strategy.
  • Ensuring that timely follow up and reviews are carried out to resolve both internal and external audit exceptions.
  • Researching on and recommending new and innovative developments and approaches for the Audit function.

Qualifications And Experience

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
• A Degree in Accounting from a recognized and reputable tertiary institution.
• Relevant Professional Qualification(s) such as CA, CIA, ACCA, ICSA(Z) will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Auditing Standards (IAS) a must.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar role is required.
• Clean class 4 driver’s license.

Attributes
§ High integrity and objectivity are critical.
§ Sound, independent, and professional judgement is required.
§ Always maintain confidentiality at the highest level.
§ Problem solving skills.
§ Clear understanding of accounting principles, standards, and practices.
§ Good report writing, presentation and communication skills.
§ Excellent skills in application of auditing tools.