Job Purpose:
The Internal Audit Officer will adopt systematic and disciplined audit approaches to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management, control, and governance processes, will have the opportunity to build sound expertise of the several Sectors, Departments, and activities of the Group. The wide variety of audit subjects gives the Internal Auditors a unique opportunity to develop detailed knowledge of the diverse activities. He/She is expected to gradually take up more responsibilities as defined below under “duties and responsibilities”.
Main Responsibilities:
Under the overall guidance of the Chief Internal Audit Officer, IAU, and direct supervision of the auditor-in-charge, the Internal Audit Officer will perform the following duties:
- Prepare or contribute to the preparation of work plans (including risk assessment) and audit programs for audits and ad-hoc engagements.
- Conduct discussions of a preliminary nature with heads of operations audited.
- Conduct – in accordance with IIA standards – segments of financial, operational and compliance
- Audits of complex operations and conduct similar audits of small and medium sized operations.
- Obtain the required information directly or indirectly through examination of records or interviews with staff.
- For the processes audited, review and evaluate the system of management controls and assess their adequacy and effectiveness and, where appropriate, draft potential recommendations for improvements.
- Prepare working papers documenting adequate work performed.
- Draft segments of the reports and communications on the results of work performed, for review by the Head or by the auditor-in-charge.
- Assess the reliability and effective use of internal controls and assist in reviewing administrative procedures.
- Report audit findings to Internal Audit Manager / Head.
- Monitor corrective actions to ensure compliance and timeliness implementation.
- Record Keeping of appropriate audit trail for all observations raised.
Requirements:
- A minimum of three years’ experience in auditing/controlling or closely related field is highly desirable, preferably in non banking financial institutions.
- Advanced University degree (or equivalent) in business administration, accounting (or related field); a professional certification in accounting or auditing such as CIA, CPA, and CA will be an asset.
- Proficient in English, both spoken and written.
Behavioral Competencies
- Skills and ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions, and recommend.
- solutions. Planning and organizational capability required.
- Ability to work independently; commitment to continuous learning and willingness to keep up to date on new developments in the audit field.
- Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials at middle management level.
- Familiarity with the procedures and systems of the Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFI) would be an asset.
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of audit methodologies, tools and techniques would be an asset.
