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ROLE PURPOSE
The role exists to support internal audit effectiveness and organizational integrity by providing expert guidance on audit strategy, methodology, quality assurance, and performance reporting. It also coordinates whistleblowing, fraud prevention, and investigation support activities to strengthen audit practices and ethical conduct across the organization.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES
Key Accountabilities
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Internal Audit Strategy & Initiatives
- Contribute to the development and execution of the Internal Audit Strategy and its implementation roadmap.
- Translate strategic priorities into initiatives, milestones, and performance measures with relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor initiative progress, analyze delivery gaps, and recommend corrective actions to support strategic objectives.
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Audit Methodology & Practice Improvement
- Develop and update internal audit methodologies, procedures, and practical guidance.
- Evaluate audit practices and recommend improvements based on quality reviews, stakeholder feedback, and relevant professional standards.
- Guide audit teams on applying approved methodologies and adopting consistent practices.
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Internal Audit Quality Assurance
- Implement and maintain the Internal Audit Quality Assurance Program and related review activities.
- Assess adherence to approved audit methodologies and applicable professional requirements and document improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate quality improvement actions with responsible owners and follow up on implementation.
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Performance Measurement & Executive Reporting
- Develop and maintain indicators covering internal audit performance, integrity, and fraud prevention activities.
- Analyze results and prepare executive reports and dashboards highlighting trends, gaps, and required actions.
- Validate reporting inputs and recommend improvements to performance measurement and reporting practices.
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Whistleblowing Channels & Case Follow-up
- Coordinate the operation of approved whistleblowing channels and maintain secure records of reported concerns.
- Review and route reports to authorized parties in accordance with approved protocols and confidentiality requirements.
- Track case status and follow-up actions and escalate overdue or sensitive matters through designated channels.
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Fraud Risk Assessment & Prevention
- Support fraud risk assessments by analyzing relevant processes, risk indicators, and control vulnerabilities.
- Develop practical recommendations to strengthen preventive controls and address identified fraud risks.
- Coordinate fraud prevention initiatives and follow up on agreed actions with relevant stakeholders.
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Investigation & Preventive Action Support
- Support authorized investigations through evidence compilation, analysis, and documentation within the assigned scope.
- Coordinate information requests and investigation support activities with relevant stakeholders.
- Consolidate lessons learned and recommend preventive actions to address recurring weaknesses.
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Integrity Awareness & Capability Building
- Develop and deliver awareness sessions and training materials on integrity, ethical conduct, and fraud prevention.
- Provide expert guidance to relevant teams on audit practices and integrity-related procedures.
- Evaluate awareness feedback and identify opportunities to strengthen ethical culture and professional capabilities.
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Policies, Processes & Procedures
- Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions to carry out work in a controlled and consistent manner.
- Comply with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
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Information Security
- Comply with all relevant information security practices and standards to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Academic and professional qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
- Relevant professional certifications, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), are considered an advantage.
Years and Nature of Experience
- 8–10 years of relevant experience in internal auditing, audit methodology and quality assurance, audit governance, or fraud risk and integrity activities, including experience in performance reporting and stakeholder coordination.
