About the Role
Under the direction of the Manager - Internal Audit, the Internal Auditor leads and conducts various types of audits and control reviews according to accepted professional standards. The goal is to determine the adequacy of internal controls, ensure the efficiency of policies and procedures, and maintain adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Key Role Accountabilities
- Perform complex operational, compliance, financial, and investigative audits while providing management advisory services. Ensure errors are minimized to avoid substantial expense and inaccuracies in audits.
- Support the management of internal audit engagements by assisting the Manager Internal Audit in developing detailed audit programs and planning activities.
- Prepare and implement audit procedures that ensure thorough testing and evaluation of internal controls.
- Identify and analyze audit issues, develop and document root causes and recommendations, and engage in discussions with auditees to suggest practical improvements.
- Conduct assessments of the effectiveness and efficiency of Internal Controls in assigned areas.
- Assist in preparing technical documents and audit reports that accurately reflect the results of work performed while adhering to internal audit methodologies.
- Provide periodic status updates to the Manager Internal Audit and Director Internal Audit regarding audit progress and any adjustments to the audit plan.
- Scrutinize financial records of assets including materials, equipment, and buildings to ensure their safeguarding according to policies and procedures.
- Perform engagements in adherence to the Internal Audit manual.
- Adapt and apply internal audit service methodologies to changing circumstances or new engagement requirements.
- Consistently deliver timely and high-quality services to auditees.
- Review achievement of established objectives and goals for operations and programs.
- Identify non-conformities, analyze and discuss audit findings, and suggest recommendations with the Manager Internal Audit.
- Test business processes and controls to ascertain proper identification of risks and strategies for their mitigation.
- Promote the adoption of best practices in the internal control system.
- Analyze data obtained and audit findings for relevant issues.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Adhere to organizational standards as outlined in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
- Adhere to and promote organizational values.
Due to evolving needs and opportunities within the organization, this position may require the performance of other duties as assigned and variations in reporting relationships.
Qualifications
Qualifications, Experience and Skills – Selection Criteria
Essential
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- 5+ years of relevant auditing experience.
- CIA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent.
- Membership in the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
Preferred
- Experience in a healthcare environment.
Job Specific Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting, internal auditing standards, COSO, and risk assessment practices.
- Knowledge of proper audit procedures, techniques, and internal controls, including:
- Internal Audit Plan and Risk Assessment
- Risk Management
- Consultancy and Assurance Services
- Forensic Investigation
- Internal Audit Methodology and Tools
- Internal Audit Reporting Skills
- Excellent communication skills at all levels with tact and diplomacy, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to make clear presentations.
- Strong time management and workload management abilities.
- Ability to multi-task with minimal supervision and work as a contributing team member.
- Effective judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.