Duties and Responsibilities.

• Planning and scoping of annual and ad hoc audits in liaison with the head of department.
• Monitor and evaluate key processes as appropriately identified in the risk assessment during assignment planning. Identify internal controls issues for key risk processes in a timely manner to proactively avert losses;
• Preparing detailed audit planning memoranda, audit programs and procedures for each audit assignment.
• Ensure successful completion of assigned/planned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning, fieldwork and reporting;
• Perform audit procedures to verify the implementation and effectiveness of controls through testing and interacting with the relevant personnel within the Group;
• Prepare and submit timely, quality audit reports; engage in meetings with management and departmental heads and advise on improvements;
• Constantly monitor if the audit recommendations have been implemented by the management by way of follow- up audits and report on any gaps observed;
• Participate in providing quality assurance in technology acquisition, implementation and sign off projects.
• Conduct ad-hoc/ special investigations and reviews as assigned from time to time.
• Review and recommend revisions to audit procedures manual to enhance efficiency and promote continuous improvement.
• Acquire knowledge (professional development) on the developments related to the internal audit profession’s laws, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and audit standards.
• Undertake any other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Key Competencies Required

• Strong analytical skills with ability to pay attention to details;
• Ability to observe and understand business processes and derive actionable insights
• Self-driven individual with 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;
• Ability to effectively manage and deliver to strict deadlines.

Requisite Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Actuarial Science or a related field
• CPA (K) or ACCA qualification;
• At least 4 years relevant experience.
• Possession of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certification in Risk
• Management Assurance (CRMA or Certified Information Systems Auditor
• (CISA) Certifications is an added advantage.
• Excellent Computer skills with hands on experience in Excel and Audit Software (e.g. ACL, CaseWare IDEA, SQL, TeamMate).