Senior Internal Auditor

Key Responsibilities

Risk Assessment & Testing Strategy:

• Contribute to the risk assessment process.
• Assist in preparing detailed risk registers that identify potential impacts and the likelihood of risks affecting the department/section/function under review, along with corresponding mitigation controls.
• Participate in developing a comprehensive internal audit work program, which addresses the identified risks and testing strategy.

Execution of Testing Strategy:

• Implement the testing strategy to meet audit objectives.
• Perform tests on internal controls identified in the planning phase, as outlined in the risk assessment.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Conduct the audit following the approved audit program and professional standards.
• Gather, analyze, and assess evidence to form an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy of systems and the efficiency of activities under review.

Working Papers & Documentation:

• Collect sufficient, factual, reliable, and relevant information to support test results.
• Document the work performed in understanding the department/section/function under review.
• Record and confirm issues raised and management responses, ensuring all working papers are signed off.
• Prepare working papers that summarize audit data and results.

Audit Report Preparation:

• Prepare the Internal Audit Control Exception Sheet (Audit Observation).
• Assist in preparing formal internal audit reports, offering opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of systems, and the efficiency of activities carried out.
• Present audit findings, both orally and in writing, to financial/operational personnel and management during and after the audit process.
• Ensure the accuracy of observations, discuss deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions to enhance operations and reduce costs.

Follow-Up Assignments:

• Participate in follow-up assignments to ensure corrective actions agreed upon in audit reports are properly implemented.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, with a professional auditing qualification (CIA, CPA, or equivalent is a plus).
• Proficiency in English is essential.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, ideally in manufacturing or a related industry.