Job Description
The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for the execution of internal audit and assignments consistent with the purpose, authority and responsibilities defined in the charter, and the supervision of Internal Audit juniors when assigned as the senior-in-charge of Internal Audit Reviews.
- Conformance to International Professional Practice Frameword (IPPF), Code of Ethics and the in-house Internal Audit Methodology in place
- Anticipate emerging issues through research and interviews and deciding how best to deal with them
- Identify major risks and non-ethical business practices facing the company
- Perform business cycles understanding and documentation i.e. document internal controls design.
- Gather data and perform analysis to assist the Internal Audit Manager in the development of Audit Universe and the Risk-Based Internal Audit Plan
- Conduct meetings with auditees/ process owners (kick-off and closing meetings)
- Hold planning meetings and liaising with junior staff during the prior to and during the conduct of internal audit reviews
- Plan Internal Audit Reviews in advance to ensure that the auditee has a clear understanding of the purpose and scope of work, proper resources are allocated, auditors are briefed and adequate time is allowed for all stages of the audit
- Develop and update Audit Programs, in line with the agreed upon scope and submit to the Internal Audit Manager for his approval
- Supervise and participate in different types of internal audit reviews (financial, operational, compliance, environmental) to appraise financials controls, reporting systems, and compliance processes, etc.
- Execute audit procedures to review and appraise the soundness, adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment
- Responsible for the development of Internal Audit Reports, and ensuring that all recommendations made are relevant, value-adding and supportable
- Follow-up on the status of previously raised Internal Audit Findings
- Provide on-the-job training for developing internal audit skills of junior staff
