Purpose:
This is a Senior Internal Auditor position, working within the Internal Audit Team, reporting to an Internal Audit Supervisor.
The incumbent is expected to have an advanced level knowledge of internal audit methodology, with professional practice of risk based – internal audits.The expected job scope involves conducting risk-based and compliance audits according to The Institute of Internal Auditor’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the approved internal audit methodology. The Senior Internal Auditor is expected to work independently, under general direction with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgement, whilst maintaining all professional and ethical standards of the company.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Supports the performance of audit programs, including identifying and defining observations, reviewing and analyzing evidence. This also includes documenting auditee interviews, processes and procedures.
- Prioritize the severity of risks in terms of their potential impact on goals, objectives, and financial viability to the company (e.g., achievement of one or more goals or objectives, higher or lower, immediate or long-term risk).
- Supports the overall execution of the audit program through wrap-up and final audit report delivery.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to draft Terms of References and Audit Reports.
- Stays abreast of general business/economic developments and new pronouncements/standards, to gain an understanding of their impact to the auditee’s business.
- Ability to conduct interviews and ask relevant probing questions.
- Communicate the results of audits to team and management.
- Develop and maintain productive auditee, staff, and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
- Pursues professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and professional association memberships. Ability to share knowledge gained from training with team.
- Any other ad-hoc requests in support of the Internal Audit Manager, and the Supervisors when called upon.
Special Challenges / Dimensions:
- Time management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Negotiating issues and resolving problems.
- Maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.
- Ability to present power point slides to a wider audience, whether in person or virtually.
- As per Standard 1210 of the IPPF, shortlisted candidates will be required to take and pass a preliminary assessment, to ensure candidates possess the knowledge, skills, and other competencies needed to perform their responsibilities.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a related field from an accredited college or university. MBA is desired.
- Certification as a CIA and/or additional certifications to include CPA, or CMA.
Skills Of:
- Applying risk based internal audits.
- Financial accounting principles and practices
- The Institute of Internal Auditor’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics.
- Management information systems terminology, concepts and practices.
- Knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
- Conducting quality reviews of audit work.
- Collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
- Time management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Negotiating issues and resolving problems.
- Maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and work effectively in a professional team environment.
Position Specific Competencies
ERP Systems – Enterprise Resource Planning
Level: skill
Knowledge of processes and controls within ERP systems (SAP4HANA) and connected applications to ensure that segregation of duties, user access, data integrity and critical transactions are effectively managed Proficiency: Has experience of user access in ERP systems, including segregation of duties and sensitive access; Operates specific user access and/or data integrity controls, performs regular reviews of segregation of duties conflicts.
Financial Controls
Level: Skill
Has knowledge in identifying and assessing risks that may result in financial exposure or impact financial reporting. Experience in understanding an effective risk-based framework of financial controls to ensure that these risks are effectively and efficiently addressed. Proficiency: Has knowledge of company’s approach to financial control as defined in the Financial Control Manual and is able to interpret and evaluate information and advice from relevant stakeholders; Understands what constitutes effective/ineffective financial control.
Risk Management and Internal Control
Level: Skill
Apply and implement risk management concepts in a systematic manner to identify and mitigate significant business risks. Develop and implement effective risk-based control frameworks. Proficiency: Identifies and assess the impact and likelihood of risks to achieving the business objectives; Develops, recommends and implements where appropriate fit-for-purpose and effective control frameworks; Monitors changes in the risk environment and the effectiveness of actions taken to manage identified risks, intervenes as appropriate; Provides advice on business continuity management mechanisms, defines appropriate risk responses for reasonably foreseeable emergency scenarios and events; Actively promotes the application of risk management and risk based approach to internal control
Apply Internal Audit Methodology
Level: Skill
Apply the company’s IA Methodology (with due professional care) to execute internal audits and provide independent and objective assurance Proficiency; Demonstrates independence in completing the assigned audit work program; Prepares parts of the audit work program for an audit as per the company’s IA Methodology, under the supervision of the Lead Auditor; Has a working knowledge of the Audit Standards and their relevance during audits; Executes audits professionally to provide independent and objective assurance
Minimum Experience:
At least seven years of full-time experience in auditing (using the English language in practice and communication)
Professional Skills:
Well skilled in all Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Well-developed analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
English Fluency (both written and verbal)
English Fluency in writing reports
