Internal Auditor

Our client is now recruiting for an Internal Auditor. You will be reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit

Job purpose

The position is responsible to add value and improve operations by bringing in a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes by ensuring compliance with internal procedures and maintains knowledge of federal and local regulations. He/she will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting/financial procedures and a sound judgement.

Duties and responsibilities
• Performing the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations' effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Determining internal audit scope and developing annual plans.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit's results and document process.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee.
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management's interventions.
• Prepares reports and preserves documentation pertaining to audits for internal record.
• Analyses audit results to determine methods for increasing profits and decreasing unnecessary costs
• Assesses best financial practices for an organisation and makes relevant, informed suggestions
• Ensures the organisation complies with internal regulations and established control protocol