Senior Internal Audit Officer at Coleman Technical Industries Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the identification and evaluation of business risks associated with strategic and operational objectives of the organisation.
• Evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business and control objectives
• Execute developed test plans for each engagement to achieve set audit objectives and address risk exposures within the organisation.
• Ensure proper documentation of audit work papers, findings and recommendations in accordance with the methodology
• Assisting with engagement administration including preparation of project plans, budgets and minutes of meetings
• To participate and prepare reports in the periodic and annual stock count exercise and crude fiscalization exercise and ensure that the activities are carried out in line with the company's procedures
• Provide on the job training to internal audit officers on assigned tasks
• Performs review of work done by internal audit officers
• Participate in the execution of audits and ensure efficient and effective execution of annual audit plan
• Ensure delivery of assigned audit tasks in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with audit methodology and provide input to the development of audit work programs
• Perform procedures to assess compliance with the laid down policies, processes and procedures
• Review systems and procedures across all business areas and recommend improvements to existing processes and procedures, where appropriate
• Participate in investigations of control breaches, as may be necessary from time to time
• Perform other activities as assigned by Superiors

Key Performance Indicators

• Quality of audit documentation and work papaers
• Timeliness of audit deliverables

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of Five (5) years of experience as a Senior Internal Auditor in a structured business environment.
• Relevant professional qualifications from recognised professional bodies such as ICAN, ACCA/ACA.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheets.

Desired Personal Attributes:

• Integrity
• Proactive self-starter
• Results Orientation
• Strategic Thought Process and Follow through
• Assertiveness & tenacity
• Ability to work with all levels of management, build partnerships and teams
• Highly organized and significant ability to multi-task effectively
• Ability to cope with and work under pressure.