Duties and Responsibilities

·       Conducting audits: performing financial, operational, compliance and special audits to identify risks and controls impacting financial information and business goals.

·       Analyzing and examining records

·       Planning and execution of audits

·       Risk management evaluation: Assessing the effectiveness of risk management strategies and identifying potential hazards

·       Operational efficiency analysis

·       Quality control and assurance

·       Revenue assurance

·       Documentation review

·       Conducting interviews with all levels of personnel in the organization

·        Performing various functions, including audits, either individually or as a part of a small or large team, and are responsible for the planning, execution and delivery of the final audit report

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Financial Perspective

• Audit Completion Rates
• Risk Assessment Coverage
• Cost Efficiency
• Stakeholder Satisfaction
• Continuous Professional Development
• Number of losses due to non execution of assistance in a timely and professional manner to Customers

Customer Perspective

• Efficacy in dealing with technical issues appropriately
• Display high level of empathy towards all stakeholders
• Timeliness in monitoring and submission of reports/documents
• Recommendation implementation
• Customer satisfaction

Internal Process Perspective

• Advice on matters requiring personal attention, with stipulated deadlines
• Emphasis on changes in meetings, daily schedules, travels and other arrangements
• Adherence to workflow /actions delegated
• Ability to generate new ideas
• Ability to work as a team and individually
• Meet established rules and regulations in handling deliverables/deadlines

Employee Perspective

• Audit Plan Completion Rate
• Action Cycle Time
• Implementation Rate of Recommendation
• Number of Significant Findings
• Client and Stakeholder Satisfaction

Required Skills and Competencies

Functional

Knowledgeable in these areas

• Technical Skills
• Business Skills
• Soft skills
• Computer Skills (such as Power Point, Excel, Microsoft Word etc)
• Leadership Skills
• Management Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills

Organizational

• Oral / Written Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Organizational / Planning Skills
• Eye-For- Detail
• Ability to Multi-task
• Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge

• Educated to degree level
• Detailed knowledge of Internal audit, internal controls, risk management, policies and procedures.
• Self-motivated
• Excellent presentation and demonstration skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Proven ability to multi task and prioritize under pressure
• Self-starter
• Good listening skills
• Fluency in English and other languages will be a great advantage
• A team player

Attributes

• Observant
• Prudent
• Energetic
• Reliable
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Professional Skepticism
• Resilience
• Adaptability
• Ability to work under intense pressure to meet the deadlines

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years post professional qualification experience for internal auditor.

Qualification

• Candidate must possess a first degree (B.SC.) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Risk Management, Risk Analysis.

Certification

• Employers prefer applicants with advanced certifications like ACA (ICAN), ACCA, CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, CFA, M.SC., MBA for IAs.