The posting
About our client:
Our client is a reputable publicly listed commercial group currently looking to fill the position of Internal Auditor within their organization. As an Internal Auditor, you will assume a pivotal role in assessing and enhancing the efficiency of our internal controls, and overall operational effectiveness.
Key responsibilities for this role include conducting operational audits, overseeing corporate governance and annual internal audits, as well as support IT audit
Working in close collaboration with multiple departments and stakeholders, you will identify areas for improvement, offer insightful recommendations, and ensure strict adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct Internal Audits: Perform comprehensive and independent evaluations of the organization's financial, operational, and compliance processes. This includes assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes.
- Audit Planning: Collaborate with management to develop annual audit plans based on identified risks and organizational priorities. Determine the scope, objectives, and methodologies for individual audits and ensure compliance with relevant auditing standards.
- Audit Execution: Execute audit engagements by conducting interviews, gathering and analyzing data, and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls. Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and non-compliance issues, and provide practical recommendations to address them.
- Reporting and Communication: Prepare clear and concise audit reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and action plans. Present audit results to management and stakeholders, and provide guidance on implementing audit recommendations.
- Follow-up and Monitoring: Track the implementation of audit recommendations and verify their effectiveness. Conduct follow-up audits to assess the progress made in addressing identified issues and ensure compliance with recommended actions.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in initiatives to enhance internal audit processes, methodologies, and tools. Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in the field of internal auditing and apply them to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the internal audit function.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Experience: A minimum of 1 years of experience in internal auditing, external auditing, or risk management. Experience in a public accounting firm is preferred.
- Strong Knowledge: Solid understanding of internal auditing standards, risk management principles, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and industry-specific compliance requirements.
- Integrity and Objectivity: Uncompromising ethical standards and the ability to maintain objectivity and independence in performing audits and reporting findings.
- Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the employer's personal data policies. All information received will be kept in strict confidence and only for employment-related purposes.
"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."
