Audit Planning & Execution:

• Lead the planning and execution of internal audit assignments according to the annual audit plan.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, financial processes, and operational procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify areas of potential weakness, develop audit objectives, and recommend improvements to mitigate risks.

Financial & Operational Audits:

• Perform audits of financial records and operational activities to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Analyze and evaluate accounting documents, preparing reports that reflect audit results and document the process.
• Review and assess financial statements, production processes, inventory management, and other key operational functions.

Compliance & Regulatory Assurance:

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures to enhance compliance and risk mitigation.
• Plan and perform financial and operational audits to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Stay updated on laws, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure organisational adherence.

Risk Management:

• Identify and effectively manage organisational risks to maximise achievement of organisational objectives.
• Manage the process of identifying key risk areas, including emerging risks.
• Provide advisory support on risk management and process improvement.

Special Investigations & Advisory:

• Conduct ad-hoc investigations on suspected fraud, misconduct, or operational inefficiencies.

Reporting & Recommendations:

• Prepare detailed audit reports, highlighting findings, risk areas, and recommendations for senior management and stakeholders.
• Present audit results to management and follow up on the implementation of corrective actions.

Team Leadership & Mentoring:

• Guide junior auditors during audit engagements, ensuring audits are completed efficiently and according to professional standards.
• Support training and development of junior auditors to improve departmental knowledge and skills.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on the latest trends in auditing standards, internal control processes, and industry-specific regulations (especially manufacturing, service, and trading).
• Assist in developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives for auditing and operational efficiency.

Key Outputs/Deliverables/KPIs (including but not limited to):

• Timely and comprehensive audit reports with clear findings, risks, and actionable recommendations.
• Process improvement recommendations to enhance controls, efficiency, and reduce costs or waste.
• Documented corrective action plans with clear tracking and implementation.
• Follow-up reports on the status of risk mitigation and strengthened controls.
• Risk assessment and compliance reports.

Academic and Professional Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification, such as CPA, ACCA, or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit software(s).
• Strong knowledge of auditing practices, financial regulations, and industry standards.
• Excellent knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting, and internal control frameworks.