Internal Auditor at Simba Group

Job Summary

• The Internal Audit role is responsible for the execution and overseeing compliance audits across all Wandel international.
• This role leads the full lifecycle of audit engagements—from risk assessment and planning to execution, reporting, and follow-up—ensuring audits are delivered to a high standard and in alignment with the Group Internal Audit Methodology and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards).
• The incumbent plays a key role in providing assurance over the effectiveness of compliance frameworks, policy adherence, and regulatory obligations across Wandel Group.
• This includes assessing internal policies and control systems, identifying systemic weaknesses, and recommending actionable improvements to strengthen governance and enhance risk management.

Other Responsibilities

• Supportin audit planning and conduct risks-based audit process.
• Lead and perform fieldwork activities, including process walkthroughs, control testing, policy evaluation, and gathering sufficient audit evidence.
• Assess compliance with internal policies, applicable laws/procedures and contractual obligations.
• Leverage data analytics to enhance audit coverage and identify anomalies or red flags.
• Assist with the development and defining the scope of review, propose tailored audit work program and audit time schedules.
• Perform walk through interviews with key stakeholders and testing of complex / non-routine audit areas including the development and completion of work programs.
• Evaluate internal controls' design and operating effectiveness over financial reporting, including identifying control gaps and recommending improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify control gaps and facilitate the implementation of corrective actions.
• Stay abreast of industry regulations and standards to ensure compliance and best practices are integrated into our audit processes.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports with well-documented findings, root cause analysis, risk implications, and actionable recommendations
• Track implementation of audit recommendations, validate remedial actions and escalate overdue or ineffective responses
• Carry out other responsibility as require by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline with a minimum of Second Class upper/Upper credit.
• ACA, ACCA, CIA, CISA or equivalent certification (or actively pursuing) is an advantage.
• Have a minimum of five credits in WASSCE Ordinary Level/NECO subjects or acceptable equivalent examination, including Mathematics and English Language in one sitting only.
• At least 6 years of working experience in internal audit, risk or advisory.
• Considerable knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures, and generally accepted auditing standards.
• Results-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Career Advancement

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2025.