Internal Audit Assistant (2 Posts)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Internal Auditor, the successful applicant will, among other key duties, be responsible for:

Assisting in the development of the Audit Plan in line with the Audit Charter;
Supporting the planning, organizing, and execution of day-to-day internal audit activities, ensuring that all work is conducted with due diligence;
Participating in quality assessments and control checks on final audit reports to ensure accuracy and completeness;
Assisting in the preparation of internal audit reports for distribution to the Board, Government, and regulatory authorities;
Supporting the Head of Internal Audit in the evaluation and implementation of the organization’s Grand strategy;
Working with Heads of Departments, Subsidies and Faculties to address audit exceptions and improve compliance;
Assisting in monitoring and evaluating compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements;
Contributing to the development of an organizational competence framework for the audit function, integrating best practices in workflow processes and resource deployment;
Participating in periodic reviews of the Internal Audit Manual and suggesting improvements;
Conducting research on new ideas and approaches for the Audit function.
Essential Attributes

High integrity and objectivity;
Strong independent and professional judgment;
Commitment to confidentiality;
Problem-solving skills;
Clear understanding of accounting principles, international reporting standards and practices;
Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.

NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply.