Financial Internal Auditor

• Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in financial processes, systems, and controls that could impact the organization's financial integrity, compliance, and achievement of business objectives.
• Evaluate the significance and likelihood of identified risks, considering their potential impact on financial statements, operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Assess the effectiveness of existing internal controls designed to mitigate identified risks, including evaluating the design and implementation of control activities, segregation of duties, and the overall control environment.
• Provide recommendations for improving internal controls and risk mitigation strategies to minimize the identified risks and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of financial processes.
• Verify compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies related to financial operations, reporting, and disclosures.
• Conduct audits and investigations to identify and mitigate the risk of fraud, including assessing fraud risks, evaluating the adequacy of anti-fraud controls, and recommending measures to prevent and detect fraudulent activities.
• Communicate audit findings, including identified risks, control deficiencies, and recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor the implementation of recommended risk mitigation measures and assessing their effectiveness. Conducting follow-up audits to ensure identified issues have been adequately addressed.
• Engage in ongoing risk assessment activities, staying updated with changes in the business environment, industry trends, and regulatory requirements to proactively identify new risks and adapt audit plans accordingly.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree in finance / Accounting or a related subject.
• Working towards Professional qualifications such as CIA, CFE, CA, ACCA, CPA or other qualification relevant to Internal Audit
• Minimum 3 years post qualification relevant experience.