Internal Audit Associate

• Identifying risks that could affect the achievement of the organization’s goals.
• Assessing the likelihood and impact of these risks.
• Executing comprehensive audits as the Team Leader and reporting findings to Executive Management.
• Assist external auditors to provide cost savings for performance of the annual financial statement audit review.
• Ensure that financial statements comply with corporate policy.
• Recommend potential areas for future audit efforts and assist the Manager of Internal Audit.
• Attend the audit exit meeting for report draft discussion of findings with management.
• Examine the systems and processes established by the organization to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations that could have a significant impact on operations and reports and whether the organization is in compliance.
• Execute comprehensive audits as team leader and report findings to Executive Management.
• Prioritizing risks based on their significance and creating comprehensive audit plans based on risk assessments.
• Scheduling audits in areas with the highest risk or where significant changes have occurred and examining the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Conducting tests to ensure controls are working as intended.
• Ensuring the organization complies with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Checking adherence to internal policies and procedures.
• Assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of operational processes.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Assist with drafting detailed reports on audit findings and recommendations to senior management and the board of directors.
• Ensuring corrective actions are taken and monitoring their implementation.

Requirements

• At least 5-6 years of experience in auditing, finance, accounting, operational risk in the financial services industry.
• Ability to analyse complex processes, identify risks, and evaluate controls.
• Careful examination of documents, systems, and processes.
• Effective reporting and presentation of findings and recommendations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the organization's operations and industry.
• Adherence to high ethical standards and principles.
• Must understand internal auditing theory and techniques, including types of controls and testing procedures related workpaper standards.

Benefits