INTERNAL AUDIT ASSOCIATE
JOB PURPOSE
Internal Audit Associate is responsible for assisting the members of the organization in the attainment of the business goals and objectives by promoting effective controls and solutions designed to add value and improve the company's operations in the areas of risk management, control, and governance to avoid irregularities in the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in developing the Notice for Internal Audit (NIA) and the Document Request List (DRL) every quarter, based on the annual Internal Audit Plan;
Participates in the opening meeting with auditees to explain scope and objectives of the audit and provide an overview of the audit process;
Assists in developing a risk-based test plan and performs walkthrough tests, test of controls (TOC) and reference the work papers for review by the IA Manager;
Evaluates the adequacy of process designs and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business objectives and provide evidential support for findings noted;
Proposes practical and value-adding recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies;
Participates in closing meetings with auditees at the end of fieldwork, to provide clear explanations of the initial audit findings;
Assists
in the preparation of a clear and concise quarterly Internal Audit Report to effectively communicate the findings and recommendations to the department and the senior management;Participates in the presentation of quarterly Internal Audit Report to the Chairman and CEO prior to submission to the Internal Audit Committee; and
Monitors and follow-up the past audit findings and update the audit tracker and the quarterly Internal Audit Report.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or equivalent.
At least 3 years of working experience in internal audit, compliance, and accountability audits, or in an external audit job.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is an advantage.
Above average analytical skill.
Proficient in oral and written communication skills, interviewing skills, negotiation skills, and project management skills;
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures, guidelines, internal controls and risks, and knowledge on data analysis tools is a plus.
Knowledgeable in Risk-based Internal Auditing;
Ability to explain findings and convince organization to implement audit recommendations; and
Ability to multi-task and can work well under pressure.
