Internal Audit Assistant

The Internal Audit Assistant will review and identify areas for improvement in the effectiveness of Risk Management Internal Controls and Governance Processes within the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and analytical professional to build a career in internal audit within a dynamic organization.

Engagement Planning

Contribute to and develop risk-based audit plans to provide assurance on the effectiveness of risk management internal control and governance processes.

Performing Audit Assignments

Execute assigned audit tests as per the approved audit plan to address the test objectives.

Examine documentation including reports statements records and memos to gather information that adds value to the business.

Document and prepare clear concise and timely audit working papers to record audit results in line with the International Internal Auditing Standards for review.

Identify improvements in risk management governance and control systems and any other value addition to the business.

Reporting

Prepare high-quality draft internal audit reports.

Monitoring

Follow up on the implementation of agreed management action plans and audit recommendations.

Quality Assurance

Perform the administrative duties required of the department.

Keep up to date on changes in the profession industry and regulations to provide useful insight and foresight to the business.

Special Audit Investigations & Other Consulting Assignments

Perform special investigations and consulting engagements and any other audit-related work assigned.

Other Duties

Support the Manager Internal Audit with other duties related to risk audit or compliance or any other duties as may be required from time to time.

Timely submission of engagement plans for review.

Timely submission of audit working papers for review.

Timely submission of audit reports for review.

Timely follow-up of prior findings.

Quality of results as measured in the performance review.

Department documents and reports timely archived and stored.

New initiatives introduced in the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a business-related degree from a recognized institution.

Partial professional qualification in ACCA CPA CIA or any other related courses.

Minimum Experience

At least 1 year of relevant working experience in a reputable organization.

Competencies and Knowledge Abilities

Excellent audit and accounting skills.

Excellent IT audit skills i.e. the use of Computer Aided Audit Tools (CAAT).

Excellent analytical skills.

Strategic and creative thinking.

Knowledge of the IPPF standards.

Strong interviewing skills.

Highly organized and of high integrity.

Competencies and Knowledge Behavioral

Always acts in a professional and ethical manner including observing the confidential nature of Internal Audits work.

Highly organized with strong planning skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and deliver assigned audits in line with the audit plan and/or other time constraints.

Ability to multitask and manage various engagements and conflicting demands.

Strong values integrity and ethics.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Teamwork.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Creative thinking.

Excellent communication skills.