Internal Auditor at Excellium

About the job

We are seeking a highly motivated and an experienced Internal Auditor/Control to join our client team (engineering sector) and play a vital role in safeguarding our company's assets, ensuring financial integrity, and promoting strong internal controls. The Ideal Candidate will be responsible for conducting independent and objective audits of our financial and operational processes, identifying and evaluating internal control weaknesses, and recommending improvements.

Conduct comprehensive risk-based audits across various departments, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls and identifying areas for improvement.

• Assess compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Perform detailed testing procedures to verify the accuracy and completeness of financial and operational data.
• Analyze audit findings, identify root causes of control weaknesses, and develop well-supported recommendations for corrective action.
• Collaborate effectively with various departments to understand processes, gather information, and facilitate the audit process.
• Communicate audit results and recommendations clearly, concisely, and professionally to management at all levels.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the annual internal audit plan.
• Stay up-to-date on internal audit methodologies, best practices, and emerging risks.
• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans.
• Obtain, analyze, and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts, etc.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results and document the process.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal achievement.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
• Maintain open communication with management and the audit committee.
• Document the process and prepare audit findings memorandum.
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor management’s interventions.

Requirements Essential Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and must be ICAN Certified
• Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding the sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal auditing, with a proven track record of success preferable in an Engineering/Construction organization
• In-depth understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment techniques, and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and audit/ ERP software.