Senior Internal Auditor

One of our clients, an established accounting and audit firm with a strong international presence, is looking to recruit an Senior Internal Auditor to join their team.

• Perform the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Identify and assess areas of significant risk for the business
• Implement best audit and business practices in line with applicable internal audit practices
• Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect the results of an audit and document process
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures
• Maintain open communication with management and audit committee
• Manage resources and audit assignments in a timely and efficient manner
• Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls
• Develop, implement and maintain internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with the local and international best practices
• Compile and implement Internal Audit plans
• Conduct ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks
• Oversee risk-based audits covering operational and financial processes
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely audit information is reported to management, board of directors and/or Audit Committees
• Overall supervision of planned annual audits.

Skill-sets and Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an audit environment following successful completion of an Internal Audit qualification or accreditation with the Institute of Internal Auditors
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Understanding of an organization’s business, its technical, financial, and organizational structure
• Communicate effectively with people at all levels both inside and outside the company and have strong written and verbal communication skills

Education & Experience

• A recognized University Degree or equivalent in accountancy, internal audit business administration, finance, management or economics
• An Internal Audit qualification or accreditation with the Institute of Internal Auditors

Job Reference: AX993