Internal Audit Assistant at St. Paul’s University

Key responsibilities and duties/Job specifications:

•  Conducting audit assignments on policies, procedures and standards in accounting, internal controls procurement and human resources management.
•  Assisting in monitoring and implementation of both internal and external audit findings and recommendations.
•  Assisting in performing assigned tasks as per the annual internal audit plan.
•  Examining internal controls, evaluating the design and operational effectiveness, determining exposure to risk, and recommending changes to the internal control systems.
•  Assisting in the review of compliance to policies, procedures and regulations.
•  Providing inputs and supporting in the implementation of the risk-based audit work plan.
• Analysing deficiencies in management controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud or irregularities to improve the control environment.
•  Preparing periodic audit reports on fraud, errors or other findings, showing sufficient evidence, documenting working papers and making appropriate recommendations.
•  Researching on engagement planning risk assessment information and obtaining sufficient background information related to the subject to be audited.

Requirements

•  Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management (Finance and Accounting option), or equivalent from a recognized institution and CPA Intermediate 1 or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) professional qualification.
•  Have a minimum of 1 year of work experience in Internal Audit or External Audit, or Risk Management/Governance.
•  Excellent Microsoft Excel and Financial Modeling skills.