Audit Intern at Express Shipping & Logistics (EA) Limited (ESL)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES.

Internal Audit Support learning/exposure:

• Internal audit assignments under supervision, including reviewing financial and operational records.
• Risk assessments and the review of internal controls.
• Collect, check and organize audit evidence, and prepare clear audit working papers.
• Data analysis, identifying discrepancies and documenting audit findings.
• Preparation of audit reports.

Compliance learning/exposure:

• Compliance with organizational policies, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Follow up on agreed audit actions and maintain supporting documentation.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to prepare clear audit working papers and reports.
• Sound judgement, professional skepticism and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good planning, organization and time-management skills.
• Willingness to travel to branches or operational sites when required.
• Basic understanding of internal auditing principles and procedures, risk assessment, internal controls, accounting and financial reporting, regulatory and policy compliance, and audit documentation and evidence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; familiarity with accounting systems, enterprise resource planning systems or data-analysis tools is an advantage.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Risk Management or a related field.
• Professional accounting or auditing studies, such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA or CFE, completed or in progress, are an advantage.
• Entry-level candidates may be considered; one to two years’ experience in auditing, accounting, finance, compliance, risk management or internal controls is preferable.
• Experience gained through an audit internship or graduate-trainee program may be accepted.
• Exposure to logistics, shipping, transport, warehousing or other operational environments may be desirable where relevant.

INTEGRITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate honesty, objectivity and ethical conduct, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• No unresolved disciplinary, fraud or integrity-related matters.
• Willingness to comply with the organization’s code of conduct and internal audit charter.