Job Description
Job Overview
- As a Junior Internal Auditor, you will play a crucial role in assisting the internal audit team in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the organization's internal controls, risk management processes, and operational efficiency.
- You will contribute to the overall assurance and governance functions by conducting audits, analyzing data, and collaborating with various departments to identify areas for improvement.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and executing internal audits in accordance with established audit procedures.
- Perform tests of controls and substantive testing to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with policies.
- Gather and analyze audit evidence, ensuring accuracy and relevance to audit objectives.
- Document audit findings, including issues, risks, and recommended improvements.
- Utilize data analysis tools and techniques to extract, manipulate, and analyze data for audit purposes.
- Identify patterns, anomalies, and trends in data that could indicate potential areas of concern or improvement.
- Participate in risk assessment activities to identify key areas of risk within the organization's processes.
- Assist in developing risk-based audit plans and strategies to address identified risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business processes and controls.
- Communicate effectively with departmental personnel to gather information and provide audit-related guidance.
- Maintain accurate and organized audit documentation, including workpapers, findings, and conclusions.
- Ensure documentation complies with internal standards and industry best practices.
- Assist in preparing clear and concise audit reports, summarizing audit findings and recommendations for improvement.
- Present findings to senior auditors and management, as needed.
- Stay updated on relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to internal auditing.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements within the audit function.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications e.g. ICAN or willingness to pursue them.
- Prior experience with auditing, data analysis, or accounting software is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Basic understanding of internal control concepts and risk management.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic and evolving environment.