Internal Audit Officer

I. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Internal Audit & Financial Control
Audit Planning: Develop annual internal audit plans based on risk-assessment methodologies, with a primary focus on material discrepancies in financial records and reporting.
Audit Execution: Conduct scheduled and ad-hoc audits. Design comprehensive audit programs, defining clear scopes and testing procedures for specific operational and financial categories.
Analysis & Reporting: Collect and review audit evidence to ensure objectivity and completeness. Provide timely reporting on internal control weaknesses, financial irregularities, and potential losses.
Follow-up & Remediation: Monitor the implementation of post-audit corrective actions across departments, ensuring that identified issues are resolved thoroughly and effectively.
B. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Risk Identification & Assessment: Guide departments in identifying operational risks and propose mitigation strategies to minimize exposure.
Risk Register Management: Lead the annual process of identifying and prioritizing "Top Risks" for the organization.
Crisis Management Oversight: Coordinate with departments to draft and execute crisis response drills; evaluate the readiness and effectiveness of contingency plans.
Compliance Monitoring: Oversee the enforcement of established risk management policies and procedures, reporting instances of non-compliance for prompt resolution.
II. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Internal or External Audit.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Core Competencies: Strong critical thinking, analytical, and complex problem-solving skills.
Proven ability in team leadership, project management, and meeting tight deadlines.
High integrity, objectivity, and a service-oriented mindset.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across diverse departments.