Internal Auditor

The Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance practices to ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable standards. The role involves conducting independent audits, identifying operational and financial risks, assessing business processes, and recommending improvements to strengthen internal controls, enhance efficiency, and safeguard company assets. Key Responsibilities • Internal Audits: Plan and conduct audits of financial, operational, and administrative activities to assess compliance, accuracy, and effectiveness. • Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks, control weaknesses, and areas of exposure across business operations. • Internal Controls: Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, procedures, and policies. • Compliance: Verify adherence to applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal company policies. • Financial Reviews: Examine financial records, transactions, accounting procedures, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies or irregularities. • Operational Audits: Assess business processes to identify inefficiencies, reduce costs, and improve productivity. • Audit Reporting: Prepare detailed audit reports outlining findings, risk exposure, control deficiencies, and practical recommendations. • Corrective Actions: Follow up with relevant departments to ensure audit recommendations are implemented within agreed timelines. • Fraud Prevention: Identify potential indicators of fraud, misappropriation, conflicts of interest, and other financial or operational irregularities. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with department heads, finance teams, and management to improve governance, accountability, and risk mitigation. • Documentation: Maintain accurate audit working papers, evidence, records, and reports in accordance with professional standards. • Continuous Improvement: Recommend improvements to internal procedures, policies, and control frameworks to support business objectives. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. • Typically 3 5 years of experience in internal auditing, external auditing, risk management, or compliance, depending on the seniority of the position. • Professional certifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), ACCA, CPA, or CISA are an advantage, depending on the audit scope. • Knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and auditing standards. • Experience reviewing financial statements, business processes, and operational procedures. • Familiarity with ERP systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Excel. • Strong understanding of applicable regulatory and compliance requirements. Skills • Analytical and critical-thinking skills • Risk identification and assessment • Internal controls evaluation • Financial and operational auditing • Attention to detail and accuracy • Report writing and documentation • Problem-solving and decision-making • Communication and stakeholder management • Integrity, objectivity, and professional ethics • Time management and organisational skills Benefits Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Completion of the annual audit plan within agreed timelines. • Number and quality of audits completed. • Accuracy and timeliness of audit reports. • Identification of significant risks and control weaknesses. • Percentage of corrective actions implemented on time. • Reduction in recurring audit findings. • Improvement in internal control effectiveness and compliance. • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. • Typically 3 5 years of experience in internal auditing, external auditing, risk management, or compliance, depending on the seniority of the position. • Professional certifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), ACCA, CPA, or CISA are an advantage, depending on the audit scope. • Knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and auditing standards. • Experience reviewing financial statements, business processes, and operational procedures. • Familiarity with ERP systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Excel. • Strong understanding of applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.