Senior Specialist - Internal Audit

General Summary

Responsible for leading and executing engagements (audit and consulting) related to operations and support functions across the Group excluding IT audits. Also responsible for ensuring that the Quality of Audit Engagements is in line with IIA Standards, and the requirements of the Group IA Manual approved by the Group Audit Committee. This key role will ensure that engagements are delivered to quality, on time and within budgets as agreed for each of the engagements. Also responsible for ensuring that Department KPI’s are monitored and met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• All audit engagements except IT audits are delivered to quality, on time and within budgets.
• Additional responsibilities assigned are completed to quality and time.
• Develop and define Audit Scope and timelines for audit and consulting assignments,
• Plan and perform audits such as operational, financial, and compliance audits.
• Review audit findings and develop action plans.
• Participate in audit meetings and coordinate internal and external audit activities.
• Evaluate financial documents for accuracy and compliance with federal regulations.
• Identify the financial risk of the organization and offer recommendations to reduce risk.
• Identify accounting and financial record-keeping processes that can be improved.
• Determine ways to cut costs and improve profitability.
• Assess the efficiency and productivity of internal staff and make recommendations for improvement.
• Present findings to upper management in the form of reports and presentations.
• Document processes and prepare audit findings memorandum.
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor management’s interventions.
• Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standard.

Minimum Education Qualifications (Must Haves):

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, engineering or a related field. Professional certification – CPA / CA / MBA / CIA / ACCA
• Preferred professional training (Nice to have): Professional certifications such as CISA, GRC, ESG, NEBOSH, ISO.

Professional Experience (Must Haves):

• 9-10 yrs. of total experience in manufacturing/ Big 4 (with at least 4-6 years’ experience in internal audit, risk consulting functions).
• Knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, risk management practices, internal control frameworks and compliance regulations.
• Skills in communication, leadership, problem-solving, analytical thinking, project management and report writing.
• Proficiency in using various software applications, such as Microsoft Office, audit software, data analysis tools and accounting software.
• Working in SAP environment.