Senior Internal Auditor (Farm) at LD&D Consulting

Job Objective: -

• Contribute to the effectiveness of the company’s internal control, risk management system and regulatory compliance by periodically evaluating the company’s financial governance and business processes through an objective and disciplined approach and in line with applicable laws, regulations and procedures as adjudged by our external auditors.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Planning & Execution:

• Assist in the development of the annual internal audit plan, including identifying key risk areas, defining audit objectives, and prioritizing audit activities based on risk assessment
• Conduct internal audit reviews in accordance with the established audit plan and professional standards, including planning, fieldwork, testing, and reporting phases

Compliance Monitoring:

• Monitor compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, and assess the adequacy of controls to mitigate compliance risks
• Review and evaluate the company’s financial information, business and administrative processes through periodic audit of financial transactional information, reports and making recommendations to improve internal controls, risk management and governance processes.
• Protect against fraud and theft of the organization's assets.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor process improvement and management’s interventions that may be required.

Risk Assessment:

• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas of potential risk exposure through a combination of interviews, documentation review, and data analysis
• Assist in development and implementation of strategies to mitigate identified risks
• Provide guidance to management on risk management best practices and standards

Process Improvement:

• Recommend and facilitate the implementation of process improvements and control enhancements to strengthen the overall control environment and optimize business operations

Issue Identification & Resolution:

• Identify control deficiencies, compliance violations, and operational inefficiencies, and work with management to develop remediation plans and track progress towards resolution

Reporting:

• Prepare clear and concise audit reports documenting findings, recommendations, and management responses, and present audit results to senior management and the audit committee
• Document processes, prepare audit findings memorandum reflecting audit’s results and presenting such reports to the management on monthly basis.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build positive relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, including business units, compliance, risk management, and external auditors, to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Engage to continuously improve knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Min. of BSc in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related fields & relevant
• Professional certification such as AACA, ICAN, CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.
• Minimum of 3 to 5years experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance roles (while experience in poultry industry will be advantageous)