Job Description
JOB BRIEF
We are looking for an objective Internal Auditor to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and a sound judgement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
- Develop, implement and maintain internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with local and international best practice
- Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
- Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
- Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts, etc
- Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process
- Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
- Drive prompt resolution of audit issues raised
- Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
- Drive compliance with Tax regulations
- Manage third party contractors including forensic accounting and auditing firms.
- Investigate all reported incident
- Maintain open communication with management and audit committee
- Participate in various audit activities as required
- Provide timely and relevant business and client performance data and market intelligence for effective management decision making
- Implement best audit and business practices in line with applicable internal audit statements.
- Manage resources and audit assignments.
- Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls.
- Compile and implement the monthly, quarterly and annual Internal Audit plan.
- Conduct the monthly and quatarly Internal Purchase and Sales Audit
- Conduct ad-hoc investigations into identified or reported risks.
- Oversee risk-based audits covering operational and financial processes.
- Ensure complete, accurate and timely audit information is reported to Management and/or Risk Committees.
- Overall supervision of planned annual audits
REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS
- Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Having a professional certification such as ICAN/ ACCA is an added advantage
- Proven 3-4 years working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor
- Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
- Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
- Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
- High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
- Sound independent judgement