Role Purpose
The Internal Auditor is responsible for providing an independent objective assurance, evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, governance processes and checking business performance.
Role Accountabilities
 

Plan and execute audit assignments as per the approved audit plan.
Ensuring performance of quality audits, production of quality internal audit reports with practical and agreeable corrective actions
Carry out analytical reviews of the root-cause of the common/ recurrent audit findings and disseminate alerts and solution recommendation.
Checking that all activities and business processes done by the company are in conformity with the existing laws and regulations, company policies and procedures.
Reviewing the adequacy, design and effectiveness of the Internal Control Systems, by monitoring the quality of such controls, detecting any weakness and providing recommendation for improvement.
Conduct risk assessments and identify controls in place to mitigate identified risks
Recommends new policies, changes in policies and/or procedures to increase efficiency of operations and improve safeguards over the Group assets.
Checking that the business strategic plans and goals are aligned to work plans, budgets, performance and measured against targets.
Issue tracking and validation of audit issues to ensure they are addressed within agreed timelines.
Any other duty that may be assigned by Management

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Master degree in a business related course will be an added advantage.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields
Must be a CPA finalist or ACCA Qualified
Strong understanding and experience with IFRS, International Standards on Auditing, and other assurance based reporting standards.
Understanding and knowledge of testing both internal control tests of designs and internal control tests of effectiveness.

Personal attributes:

Good communication (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills
IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office
An eye for detail
Team player with leadership capability
Excellent coordination and planning skills