The Internal Auditor will be responsible for or will assist in, the planning and professional performance of audit assignments and risk assessments, including tests of controls and/or tests of details including (but not limited to): financial audits, IT audits, internal controls, operational performance, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, accreditation standards, contracts, compliance with company policies and procedures, and fraud investigations.
Adheres to all corporate policies and procedures as well as professional ethical standards.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
• Undertaking internal audits to ensure the company meets its financial, operational and compliance objectives
Conduct testing and analysis of specified areas using samples and other data to prove evidence of / absence of risk by comparing to company policies and procedures, best business practices and industry benchmarks.
Supporting the development of an assurance planning reporting process
• Reporting on control deficiencies to management and making recommendations to mitigate risk and add value
• Playing an active role in the maintenance and review of policies and procedures, including ensuring they are up to date with all legislation and best practices
• Conduct testing and analysis of specified areas using samples and other data to prove evidence of / absence of risk by comparing to company policies and procedures, best business practices and industry benchmarks
• Assess financial operations and make best-practices recommendations to management to ensure efficiency and use of accepted accounting procedures
• Identify reportable issues, the suitability of internal controls and the scope of risk & Identify and recommend ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues
and improve profits
• Draft comprehensive and complete report of audit results and verbally communicate findings to senior management
OTHER TASK
• Update audit tracking data and ensure follow up actions are performed as agreed by client team.
• Build work documents in MS Excel which quantify methodology and findings