Internal Auditor at PAVRISK

• This self-driven individual will be responsible for conducting thorough audits of the organization, preparing comprehensive audit reports, and highlighting issues related to internal controls and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:
Planning and Conducting Audits:

• Plan and conduct risk-based audits.
• Develop audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and audit objectives.
• Ensure the successful completion of assigned/planned audit engagements, from start to finish, including pre-planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up activities.

Business Processes and Risk Management:

• Gain an in-depth understanding of business processes and identify key process risks and related internal controls.
• Monitor and evaluate key processes identified in the risk assessment during assignment planning.
• Identify internal control issues for key risk processes on time to avert losses.

Audit Procedures and Implementation:

• Perform audit procedures to verify the implementation and effectiveness of controls through testing and interacting with relevant company staff.
• Discuss audit findings and recommendations with the Chief Executive Officer and departmental heads, identifying and communicating control issues and offering practical solutions.

Reporting and Follow-up:

• Prepare and submit timely, quality audit reports.
• Engage in meetings with management and departmental heads and advise on improvements.
• Constantly monitor if audit recommendations have been implemented by management through follow-up audits and report on any gaps observed.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Compliance:

• Coordinate the documentation and revision of standard operating procedures (SOP) with key emphasis on the adequacy of controls.
• Carry out spot checks on key areas such as cash count, IOUs, debtors, licenses, physical stock, etc.
• Assess, evaluate, and advise management on achieving statutory/legal compliance.

Special Investigations and Additional Duties:

• Conduct ad-hoc/special investigations and reviews as requested by management/BOD.
• Manage audit files and ensure proper filing of working papers.
• Update the Board and Management regularly on the execution and progress of assigned tasks and any significant internal control issues.
• Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the Board of Directors from time to time.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to observe and comprehend business processes, ensuring they are documented thoroughly and accurately.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Strong time-management and organizational abilities.
• Capability to multitask and work effectively under pressure.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice.

Requisite Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Technology, Business Management, or an equivalent field from a recognized university, with a minimum of Upper Second Class Honors.
• CPA (K) qualification or its equivalent.
• At least 5 years of work experience as an auditor, either in internal audit or external audit, in a reputable company or firm.
• Proficiency in computer applications, with hands-on experience using an Enterprise
• Resource Planning tool (ERP).
• CISA or CIA qualification is an added advantage.