Specialist Internal Auditor

Job Summary

The job holder shall be responsible to execute risk based internal audit engagements under the direct supervision of the Senior Internal Auditor (SIA); perform follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations and/or client management action plans.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Assist the SIA in the planning phase of the audit engagement as assigned, particularly on the following audit activities:

Understand the context and purpose of the audit engagement.

Gather information to understand the area or process under audit.

Conduct a preliminary risk assessment of the area or process under audit.

Form engagement objectives.

Establish engagement scope.

2. Perform controls testing of the controls for audit assigned by the SIA

3. Document the controls testing sheets. Test and evaluate the Control design and effectiveness.

4. Inform immediately the SIA of audit findings that are significant, needs immediate attention and action of the client management.

5. Discuss with the SIA any potential audit finding before documenting the in-Audit Findings Report (AFR).

6. Prepare the AFR for review of the SIA. The audit findings must contain all five attributes, i.e. the criteria, the root cause, the condition, the risk/effect, and the recommendation

7. Prepare workpapers documenting the results of the audit procedures performed.

8. Perform the audit in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPIA) of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

9. Perform follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations and/or management action plans

10. Perform other duties as requested to meet the ongoing organizational needs.

Essential Education

Bachelors in accounting and Finance or related field.

Required Certification/ Licensure

Certification is preferred such as:

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Other certifications relevant to the internal audit profession

*For IS Audit related certifications are required.

Essential Experience

Minimum 9 years of related experience is required.