The Internal Audit Officer, will perform audits of the organizations financial, operating and information systems; evaluating relevant risk; assessing compliance with applicable standards and guidelines and sufficiency of internal controls.

The Internal Auditor must be self-driven individual who will be responsible for conducting audits of the organization, preparing audit reports and highlighting issues relating to internal controls & risk management.

Key RESPONSIBLITIES:


Audits the company’s financial records, statements, and reports, verifying accuracy and consistency.
Assess financial operations and make best-practices recommendations to management to ensure efficiency and use of accepted accounting procedures
Identify and recommend ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues, and improve profits
Audits the company’s information systems, assessing compliance with data security and storage requirements.
Reviews internal controls, policies, and procedures for effectiveness and efficiency.
Identify reportable issues, the suitability of internal controls and the scope of risk
Conduct risk assessment of assigned department or business area within the established/required timeline
Draft comprehensive and complete report of audit results and communicate findings and recommendations to Management
Update audit tracking data and ensure follow up actions are performed as agreed by client team
Assist in the development of the scope, objectives, and work plan for all assigned audit engagements
Supervises / leads / coaches other relevant staff including co-sourced audit staff where applicable.
Performs other related duties as assigned.


EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND, QUALIFICATION


Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related subject is required.
ACA/ACCA Qualified or final stage in view.
Five years’ experience in Auditing, Risk Management and Business Analysis or related experience required.


REQUIREMENTS


Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and reporting.
Knowledge of information systems security.
Knowledge of Risk management and Business analysis
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good critical-thinking skills 
Excellent research skills need for audit purposes
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Extremely proficient with accounting software (QuickBooks)