Lead Internal Auditor

Job Responsibilities

• In consultation with the Internal Audit Management, design test plans and independently perform substantive audit procedures as per defined test plan.

• Deliver engagements including the mandatory statutory compliance audits with minimal supervision.

• Prepare working papers in accordance with departmental procedures and best practice.

• Prepare clear and concise audit, statutory compliance, and investigations reports to articulate engagement findings.

• Perform special audits, including the investigations of suspected incidents of fraud.

• Provide support in companywide risk assessments activities for the preparation of the annual audit plan.

Candidate Requirements

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Graduate in Accounting, Finance, Psychology, Sociology or Criminology.

• Must have completed the Certified Internal Auditor Certification

• Minimum of 5 years of experience within internal audit.

• Experience in retail industry is preferred.

• Some line responsibility or project management experience will be an added advantage.

• Knowledge of local language is preferable.

Technical Knowledge:

• Proficient with recognized standards such as International Professional Practices and Competency Framework for Internal Audit Activity, International Financial Reporting Standards, etc.

• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards

• Internal control theory and practice

• Risk assessment methodologies and mitigation techniques

• COBIT and other Computer Audit methodologies

• COSO