Audit Assistant

Section : AUDIT

REPORTS to: Manager Internal Audit

Supervises : None

Location : Head Office

Job Purpose

To review and identify areas for improvements in the effectiveness of Risk Management, Internal Controls and Governance Processes within the Business.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Engagement Planning :Contributes to/develops risk-based audit plans to provide assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance processes.

Performing

Executes assigned audit tests as per the approved audit plan to address the test objectives

Examines documentation, including reports, statements, records, and memos to gather information to add value to the business

Documents and prepares clear, concise and timely audit working papers to record audit results in line with the International Internal Auditing Standards for review

Identifies improvements in risk management, governance and control systems and any other value addition to the business

Reporting: Prepares high quality draft internal audit reports

Monitoring :Follows up on the implementation of agreed management action plans / audit recommendations.

Quality Assurance

Performs the administrative duties required of the department.

Keeps up to date on changes in the profession, industry and regulations to provide useful insight and foresight to the business

Special Audit Investigations and other consulting assignments

Performs special investigations and consulting engagements and any other audit related work assigned.

Other duties

Supports the Manager Internal Audit with other duties related to risk, audit or compliance or any other as may be required from time to time.

REQUIREMENT

Timely submission of engagement plans for review

Timely submission of audit working papers for review

Timely submission of audit reports for review

Timely follow-up of prior findings

Quality of results as measured in the performance review

Department documents and reports timely archived and stored

New initiatives introduced in the departments

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or business-related degree from a recognised institution.

Partial professional qualification in ACCA, CPA,CIA or any other related courses

Minimum Experience:

At least 1 year of relevant working experience in a reputable organization

Competencies And Knowledge:

Abilities

Excellent audit and accounting skills

Excellent IT audit skills i.e., the use of Computer Aided Audit Tools (CAAT).

Excellent analytical skills.

Strategic and creative thinking.

Knowledge of the IPPF standards.

Strong Interviewing skills

Highly organized and of high integrity

Behavioral

Always acts in a professional and ethical manner including observing the confidential nature of Internal audit’s work.

Highly organized with strong planning skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and deliver assigned audits in line with the audit plan and or other time constraints.

Ability to multitask and manage various engagements and conflicting demands.

Strong values, integrity, and ethics.

Excellent oral and written and communication Skills

Teamwork.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Creative thinking.

Excellent communication skills

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