Internal Audit Executive at Smart Partners

Job Summary

• The Internal Audit Executive is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the organization's internal controls, risk management processes, governance framework, and operational efficiency.
• The role conducts risk-based audits, identifies control gaps, ensures compliance with policies and regulatory requirements, and provides recommendations that strengthen business processes, safeguard assets, and improve organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based internal audits in accordance with the approved annual audit plan.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Review financial, operational, procurement, inventory, and compliance activities to ensure adherence to company policies and statutory requirements.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, fraud risks, and process improvement opportunities.
• Conduct audit testing, data analysis, investigations, and fact-finding exercises to support audit conclusions.
• Prepare clear and timely audit reports with practical recommendations and agreed management action plans.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Support investigations into suspected fraud, financial irregularities, and policy violations.
• Verify the accuracy of financial records, inventory, fixed assets, and operational transactions where required.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Maintain complete audit working papers and documentation in line with professional audit standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or Finance.
• Experience across FMCG, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Retail, or other structured corporate environments is preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Internal Audit & Risk Assessment
• Internal Control Evaluation
• Financial & Operational Auditing
• Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge
• Fraud Detection & Investigation
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Business Process Improvement
• Analytical & Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Communication & Report Writing
• Stakeholder Management
• Integrity, Confidentiality & Professional Ethics.