Internal Audit Consultant

Our client is looking for an internal audit consultant who would be responsible for assisting in managing the firms’ client portfolio of outsourced and co-sourced internal audit functions. The candidate shall also assist in managing and co-ordinating the relevant client relationships.

Duties include: 

• Help develop and implement comprehensive internal audit policies, procedures, and programmes, performing audits in accordance with such programmes.
• Manage and participate in the conduct of the relevant internal audit engagements within the timeframes agreed upon with the client.
• Prepare internal audit plans specific to a client after conducting a comprehensive risk analysis of the respective strategic objectives and operations.
• Recommend improvements to internal controls, operating efficiency and the adequacy of accounting policies, procedures, records, and record-keeping.
• Report audit findings and recommendations based on the results of audit examinations, whether scheduled or unscheduled, and at any time when issues need to be addressed by the clients’ Management or Board.
• Maintain a comprehensive oversight of the main areas of risk and control weaknesses in the clients’ business model and operational infrastructure.
• Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits.
• Actively interfaces with clients to ensure smooth and efficient processes and optimum use of resources and technology.
• Conduct internal audits, corporate governance reviews and enterprise risk assessment projects.
• Prepare audit working papers and reports in accordance with firm’s methodology and presentation of observations to clients.
• Review the work of junior auditors to ensure quality of audit work performed.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals to clients and internal audit plans.

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Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Internal Audit experience
• Risk Management experience
• xcellent writing, analytical, communication, soft-skills and problem-solving skills, with an ability to discern issues and focus on material risks and/or control weaknesses
• Are sufficiently good in report writing
• Strong leadership and management skills to successfully motivate, coach, and develop team members to reach high performance ​

Education and Experience

• CIA, CISA and/or CPA qualifications as well as a PCA (Practising Certificate in Auditing)

Job Reference: IK518