Internal Auditor at Baobabplus

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments to identify critical business risks and controls.
• Develop and adjust audit programs based on evolving risks and business environments.
• Execute audit engagements in line with best practices and professional standards.
• Assess fraud risks in control design and establish audit procedures to evaluate potential fraud occurrences. 
• Review audit working papers to ensure thorough documentation of information, analyses, and conclusions.
• Evaluate audit evidence's reliability, relevance, and sufficiency to support findings.
• Conduct root cause analysis, develop preliminary findings, and recommend solutions to mitigate risks and improve operations.
• Present and discuss audit findings with process owners and prepare high-quality audit reports.
• Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of internal control systems.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure compliance and improvements.
• Contribute effectively to audit assignments as an individual contributor and a team member.
• Facilitate teamwork, support colleagues, and foster commitment to team objectives for enhanced performance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Internal Audit Officer.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, ACA, or CIA is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in auditing,preferably in an external audit firm.
• Experience conducting finance-related audit engagements.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, operational environments, and internal control systems.
• Fluency in English.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• High integrity, objectivity, and professionalism.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and audit-related software.