Internal Auditor

Responsibilities:

• Conduct audits of financial records, operational procedures, and compliance practices to evaluate risk management and internal controls.
• Review and analyze financial statements, records, and processes to ensure accuracy, compliance with regulations, and alignment with company policies.
• Identify potential risks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, making recommendations to enhance internal controls and operational efficiency.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports with findings, insights, and recommendations for senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with departments to develop corrective actions and track the implementation of recommended improvements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, keeping updated with changes that may impact the organization.
• Test and evaluate the effectiveness of existing internal controls, identifying weaknesses and areas for improvement.
• Assist in the development of annual audit plans, prioritizing high-risk areas to ensure comprehensive audit coverage.
• Perform follow-up audits to assess the effectiveness of corrective measures and verify resolution of identified issues.
• Support the continuous improvement of audit processes and methodologies, incorporating best practices and technological advancements where possible.

Requirements:

• First degree in Business or Financial related discipline
• 3 -5 years’ experience in a related role (e.g. Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor).
• 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
• Strong interpersonal, advocacy, collaborative and the ability to act as a trusted adviser
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, exercise good judgement and is willing to make tough decisions or recommendations when necessary
• Investigative skills
• Ability to use initiative
• Excellent communication (oral & written) and presentation skills
• Business & report writing
• Well-developed organizational skills
• Flexibility & adaptability
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases ( Knowledge of SAGE)