Internal Auditor

Job Summary

To perform independent internal audits to identify underlying business risks, evaluate the adequacy and reliability of internal controls, and recommend practical corrective actions that enhance service delivery and maximize shareholder value.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct internal audit reviews across all business functions to identify risks and recommend corrective actions that improve the business control environment.
• Generate quality audit reports highlighting findings, exceptions, and practical recommendations for management.
• Follow up on corrective actions to ensure recommendations from internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections are implemented as agreed.
• Review policies and procedures to assess their adequacy and strengthen internal controls.
• Maintain and archive audit reports and working papers for all audit assignments.
• Review and provide advisory support on new processes, products, policies, procedures, and services to ensure adequate controls are in place.
• Conduct investigations into suspected fraud, irregularities, or control weaknesses and recommend preventive measures.
• Perform peer reviews of audit reports to ensure completeness, quality, and value to stakeholders.

Principal Outputs

• Approved risk-based audit plans and completed audit assignments.
• Clear, concise, and value-adding audit reports.
• Timely follow-up reports on audit issues and corrective actions.
• Advisory inputs on new products, processes, and policies.
• Investigation reports with practical control recommendations.
• Properly documented and archived audit working papers.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• CPA (Part II or above).
• CISA and/or CIA certification is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in an internal audit function within a financial institution or an external audit firm.

Technical Competencies

• Strong accounting and auditing skills.
• Proficiency in IT and audit analytics.
• Practical experience using CAAT tools (e.g., ACL).
• Working knowledge of electronic working paper tools (e.g., TeamMate).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Adaptability to working in different environments and locations.
• Effective report-writing and presentation skills.

Skills Required:

• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management