Internal Auditor at Flexi-Personnel

JOB PURPOSE

• The internal auditor will be responsible for conducting audits, preparing reports, and highlighting issues relating to internal control and risk management.
• The auditor must possess in-depth knowledge and capabilities to be able to execute audit assignments whilst bringing systematic approach to examine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the risk management, internal control system, improve efficiency and reduce operational costs where possible.
• Primary responsibilities include development and execution of Internal Audit plans, partnership, and co-ordination of work with the internal Board committee and external Audit functions.
• Supporting the Audit Board Committee by carrying out Investigations requiring Financial Audit & Investigations expertise within the business, including presentation of investigation findings, & following up implementation of remedial actions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal Audit

• Carry out audits for all internal processes and ensure that all processes are compliant.
• Development of a coordinated internal audit plan for the organization giving focus to relevant risk areas.
• Co-ordinate and consolidate Audit plans.
• Monitoring execution of the audit plan and reviewing internal audit reports before circulation.
•  Implement and monitoring the implementation of recommendations and performance of follow-up audits.
• Keep abreast of internal audit policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions and changes in laws and regulations as applicable.

Board Audit Committee

• Co-ordination and support the Board Audit Committee.
• Monitoring implementation of Board Audit recommendations.
• Responsible for quarterly reporting to Board Audit Committee.
• Mitigate the risks facing the business, highlight risk significance and deliver within set timelines
• Preparation and delivery of appropriate pre-reads for discussion at Board Meeting

External Audit

• Co-ordination and support to External Audit team regarding all audit engagements including compliance audits, agreed upon procedures and annual financial statement audits.
• Partnering to perform work on behalf of External Audit upon which they can place reliance.
• Liase with external auditors on select audits, as directed by the Audit Committee and senior management, to ensure the audit work remains within the prescribed guidelines.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized university
• CPA (K) qualification or the equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an auditor in an audit firm would be an added advantage.
• Auditing experience in the service industry is also an added advantage.
• Auditing and Reporting skills
• Investigation skills
• Knowledge of Accounting Software
• Computer literate and excellent interpersonal skills
• Planning and organization
• Communication skills
• Team Player and collaboration