Senior Internal Auditor

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an annual risk-based internal audit plan covering financial, operational, governance, and compliance activities.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and corporate governance frameworks.
• Review financial reporting controls, accounting processes, and procedures to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Assess controls over budgeting, treasury, cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, and financial closing.
• Evaluate expenditure approvals, payment authorizations, bank reconciliations, segregation of duties, and compliance with delegated authorities.
• Conduct audits of procurement, supplier management, contracts, and other critical business processes to identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and financial risks.
• Assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, corporate policies, procedures, and approved governance frameworks.
• Identify potential fraud risks, financial irregularities, and control deficiencies, recommending corrective and preventive measures.
• Prepare comprehensive internal audit reports outlining key findings, risk exposure, root causes, and practical recommendations.
• Communicate significant audit findings and risk-related matters to the designated oversight authority and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and verify the implementation of agreed corrective actions to ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Coordinate with external auditors and recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls, risk management, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• A professional qualification such as CPA or ACCA is preferred.
• Relevant experience in internal auditing, financial auditing, risk management, or internal controls.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Certificate in Risk Management and Controls.

Required Skills

• Risk-Based Internal Auditing
• Financial Auditing and Accounting
• Internal Controls Assessment
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Fraud Risk Assessment and Detection
• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• ERP Systems and Audit Analytics
• Audit Reporting and Documentation