Internal Audit Specialist

Job Purpose:

The Internal Audit Specialist is responsible for reviewing and appraising the soundness, comprehensiveness, compliance and cost effectiveness of operational, financial and information management control.

In addition, participate in examining the effectiveness of the corporate governance framework.

Furthermore, this role is responsible for maintaining influential relationships with auditees and ensuring the timely implementation of approved internal audit recommendations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement the testing strategy to achieve the objectives of audit assignment
• Perform testing of internal controls identified during the planning phase to the extent documented in the risk assessment. Conclude on the internal controls effectiveness, participate in special assignments directed
• Participate in prepare Risk Control Matrix (RCM) or audit program including risks, control, control type, risk category, etc.
• Participate in execute Internal Audit assignments as per Annual Plan and within the time and budget.
• Identify sufficient, factual, reliable, relevant and useful information to support test results
• Document the work done during the understanding of the business of the Department / Section / Function under review
• Document and confirm the issues raised and the management response
• Participate in meetings with individuals and departments to update auditees on findings and the audit process
• Sign off all working papers
• Attend the closing meeting with the Head of Department / Section / Function under review to discuss the issues raised and the proposed recommendations
• Participate in execute and carryout audit assignment and prepare audit report
• Participate in execute follow up audits as per agreed time and plan on progress of implementation of Audit Recommendations. Appraises adequacy of rectification actions and maintains a database for them

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline e.g. Finance, Financial Management, Actuarial Sciences, Accounting, Business Management, Economics

CIMA/CIA/ACII/CISA or similar qualification and IIA membership and other Audit / Risk Management certification(s) are preferable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience, in a relevant field