MAIN OBJECTIVE

• Performs internal audit procedures/tests assigned and directed by Manager Internal Audit; work involves conducting performance, financial and compliance audit projects, maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards. Works independently under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

MAIN DUTIES

• Assists in identifying and evaluating the organization’s risk areas and assists in the development of the annual audit plan.

• Handles and prepares the audit planning stage documents and related meetings.

• Participates in the meeting held with the auditee during the planning, fieldwork and reporting stages.

• Participates in investigation and consultancy assignments as directed by DIA and/or Manager-Internal Audit.

• Participates, performs multiple tasks related to department developments or enhance the department process/practice, and system.

• Assists Manager-Internal Audit in Identifying all strategic, business and financial risks in each audited area and designs the audit programme to cover all risks.

• Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence and documenting client processes and procedures.

• Completes audit assignment, including fieldwork and drafts audit observations and recommendations within the agreed timelines.

• Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, and prepares working papers.

• Identifies, develops, and documents audit findings and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed to prepare for the discussion and exit meeting with the auditees.

• Drafts audit observations and recommendations, discusses with auditees and obtains management responses/action plans to implement audit recommendations.

• Reviews evidence provided by auditees as proof of implementing the audit recommendations and interacts with the auditees for further discussion or evidence required. Also, updates the Internal Audit System with the results.

• Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / Auditing or any other relevant field from an accredited college or university.

• Considerable knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.

• Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by The Institute of Internal Auditors.

• Knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information & systems and drawing logical conclusions.

• Considerable skill in using a computer with word processing, spread sheet and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries and analyses.

• Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skills in presenting findings and recommendations.