Senior Internal Auditor

Roles and responsibilities

• Undertaking internal audits to ensure the company meets its financial, operational and compliance objectives.
• Supporting the development, planning and reporting process.
• Reporting on control deficiencies to management and making recommendations to mitigate risk and add value.
• Challenging current processes across the company and identify opportunities for refinement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in compliance monitoring and reporting on a regular basis.
• Engaging remediation of identified issues through follow-up.
• To produce a wide range of high-quality deliverables i.e. policies/ SOPs/ RCMs/ process flow charts/ methodology/ any other document for various audiences including high-quality, well targeted industry related reports, policy and other outputs.
• Collaborate working with a various range of line of services and departments.
• To work closely with Head of Compliance and Internal Audit and the team to ensure timely contribution.
• Update job knowledge and skills by participating in continuous professional development, e.g. training, professional/trade publications, maintaining personal networks etc.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Professional certifications such as Chartered Accountant, CPA, CIA, or CISA.
• Ability and willingness to travel to West, East and Central Africa.
• University degree in Accountancy.
• At least 8 years of internal audit experience, preferably within a trading or commodities company, or with a Big Four firm.
• Fluency in Arabic and French is preferred
• Extensive experience in leading the development and implementation of internal audit policies.
• Proven success in engaging with key stakeholders and collaborating effectively with various teams within the organisation.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), risk control matrices (RCMs), and process flow charts specific to internal auditing in the trading and commodities sector.
• Capability to operate effectively at a senior level and collaborate closely with senior management.

Desired candidate profile

• Audit Expertise: Deep understanding of auditing standards, methodologies, and best practices to conduct thorough audits.

• Risk Assessment: Ability to identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks to the organization, and develop strategies to mitigate them.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to reviewing documents and processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.

• Critical Thinking: Ability to assess situations objectively and make informed decisions based on evidence and reasoning.

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with various departments and stakeholders.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure compliance during audits.

• Project Management: Experience in managing audit projects, including planning, execution, and reporting.

• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of auditing software and tools, as well as proficiency in data analysis techniques.