Senior Internal Auditor

Role Purpose

Accountabilities

• Execute assigned audit engagements in accordance with the annual audit plan, including planning, walkthroughs, risk assessments, control testing, data analysis, evidence gathering, and reporting activities.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, financial, operational, compliance, and fraud-related risks, and recommend practical improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive audit workpapers, testing documentation, audit observations, findings, and reports in line with internal audit methodology and professional standards.
• Analyze data, identify trends, anomalies, and control exceptions, and support investigations, fraud reviews, special assignments, and cross-functional audit projects as required.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to validate the implementation and effectiveness of agreed management actions and ensure audit conclusions are supported by sufficient evidence.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, obtain relevant information to support audit objectives, and communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly to management.
• Support the continuous enhancement of audit methodologies, tools, templates, analytics capabilities, and maintain awareness of emerging risks, regulatory developments, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to the timely and efficient delivery of audit assignments while supporting departmental objectives and optimal utilization of resources.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or related field
• Experience executing audit engagements, performing control testing, and preparing audit documentation.
• Experience evaluating internal controls, governance processes, and business operations.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk management principles, and internal control frameworks.
• Strong analytical, report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and audit documentation tools.
• Strong report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.