Internal Audit Officer

The Internal Auditor will be responsible for or will assist in, the planning and professional performance of audit assignments and risk assessments, including tests of controls and/or tests of details including (but not limited to): financial audits, IT (Information Technology) audits, internal controls, operational performance, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, accreditation standards, contracts, compliance with company policies and procedures, and fraud investigations.

 

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Conduct regular audits, and whenever necessary, special reviews and investigations.
• Ensure conclusions and engagement results are based on appropriate analysis and
• Assist the Internal Audit Head in drafting issues and finalizing reports whenever necessary.
• Collaborate with the Internal Audit Head in revisiting and updating Audit Program Guides (APG) and plans.
• Provide guidance on risk and control management over operations’ effectiveness, reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Collaborate with the Internal Audit Head in revisiting and updating Audit Program Guides (APG) and plans.
• Ensure timely reporting or elevation of critical audit matters or concerns to management.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and achievement of business goals.
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards.

 

Functional Relationships

Internal:       All employees.

External:      Business partners and clients.

 

Requirements:

 

Qualifications:

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in finance/Accountancy/Banking or equivalent.
• With at least 2 years of working experience in Audit and Taxation, Banking and Financial. Experience as an IT Auditor is a plus.
• Possess strong understanding of international audit standards (from IIA, IIC, ISACA, etc.) and principles, as well as GAAP.
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) is desired.
• Knowledge of industry best practices, policies, regulations, and technology.
• Working knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software (i.e., NetSuite).
• Proficiency in Excel/Spreadsheet, flowcharting, and data analysis.

 

Specific skills & abilities:

• Exceptional research, planning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and math skills.
• Excellent presentation, collaboration, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers, especially bookkeeping or financial software and MS Office.

 

     Personal qualities:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage work pressure and strict deadlines
• Self-motivated with a high-level of integrity
• Efficient and attention to detail