Job Purpose

Reporting to the Group Head of Audit, the Internal Auditor must be self-driven and responsible for planning and conducting audits, preparing audit reports, and highlighting issues relating to internal controls & risk management. The Internal Auditor must possess in-depth knowledge and capabilities to be able to execute audit assignments whilst bringing a systematic approach to evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the company’s risk management processes and internal control systems and recommend corrective actions, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs where possible.

Key Result Areas

• In-depth understanding of business processes and identification of key process risks and related internal controls.
• Developing quality engagement plans, audit programs, working papers and audit reports.
• Perform audit procedures to verify the implementation and effectiveness of controls through testing and interacting with the relevant company staff.
• Identify and communicate control breakdowns and recommendations with the Country CEO, Finance Manager and departmental heads.
• Periodically monitor implementation of audit recommendations and report progress and any gaps observed.
• Coordinating the documentation and revision of standard operating procedures (SOP) with key emphasis on adequacy of controls.
• Carry out spot checks on keys areas such as cash count, IOUs, trade debtors, physical stock etc.
• Assess, evaluate, and advise management on how to achieve statutory/ legal compliance.
• Conduct ad-hoc/ special investigations and reviews as requested by management or BOD through the BARRC.
• Update the head of audit regularly on execution and progress on assigned tasks and any arising significant internal control issues.
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Head of Audit from time to time.
• Manage audit files and ensure proper filing of working papers.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Technology, Business management, or the equivalent from a recognized university – minimum of an Upper Second-class Honors.
• At least 4 years work experience as an auditor; in internal audit or external audit in a reputable company/ firm and preferably with manufacturing experience.
• CPA, CIA, CISA qualification or the equivalent will be an added advantage.

Competencies and Attributes

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to pay attention to details.
• Ability to observe and understand business processes; ensure processes are documented completely and accurately.
• Self-driven individual with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong time-management and organization skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Flexible and willing to travel on short notice.

Communications and Working Relationships

• Internal: Liaise with management and related functions in identifying, assessing, and addressing key process risks, related controls and monitor implementation of agreed action plans.
• External: Liaise with external auditors, inspectors, and regulators appropriately in consultation with the Group Head of Audit

• In-depth understanding of business processes and identification of key process risks and related internal controls.
• Developing quality engagement plans, audit programs, working papers and audit reports.
• Perform audit procedures to verify the implementation and effectiveness of controls through testing and interacting with the relevant company staff.
• Identify and communicate control breakdowns and recommendations with the Country CEO, Finance Manager and departmental heads.
• Periodically monitor implementation of audit recommendations and report progress and any gaps observed.
• Coordinating the documentation and revision of standard operating procedures (SOP) with key emphasis on adequacy of controls.
• Carry out spot checks on keys areas such as cash count, IOUs, trade debtors, physical stock etc.
• Assess, evaluate, and advise management on how to achieve statutory/ legal compliance.
• Conduct ad-hoc/ special investigations and reviews as requested by management or BOD through the BARRC.
• Update the head of audit regularly on execution and progress on assigned tasks and any arising significant internal control issues.
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Head of Audit from time to time.
• Manage audit files and ensure proper filing of working papers.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to pay attention to details.
• Ability to observe and understand business processes; ensure processes are documented completely and accurately.
• Self-driven individual with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong time-management and organization skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Flexible and willing to travel on short notice.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Technology, Business management, or the equivalent from a recognized university – minimum of an Upper Second-class Honors.
• At least 4 years work experience as an auditor; in internal audit or external audit in a reputable company/ firm and preferably with manufacturing experience.
• CPA, CIA, CISA qualification or the equivalent will be an added advantage.