Graduate Work Internship - Internal Audit

Graduate Work Internship - Internal Audit

Job Purpose:

The Graduate Work Internship is a 1 year development programme for a high-potential university graduate seeking an immersive practical experience to develop technical skills and build competencies for a long-term career. The incumbent will receive technical training and coaching to perform internal audits as part of the annual risk-based internal audit plan. This would include completion of inventory spot checks, completion of audit working papers, preparation of detailed audit findings documents with root cause identification and recommendations for control gaps in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. The Graduate Work Intern will also assist the Manager with verification of management action plans and preparing those monthly reports as well as promoting the internal audit function across the group and encouraging the development of a robust, efficient internal control environment and sound corporate governance practices throughout the Company.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts audit engagements and executes roles/responsibilities in accordance with the IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practices of Internal Auditing (Standards). 
• Executes inventory checks and other aspects of internal audit engagements related to the organization’s governance policies, processes, and structures as part of the annual internal audit plan.
• Prepares draft audit programs outlining work to be done, procedures, and methods of testing based on the controls identified.
• Evaluates the relevance, sufficiency, and reliability of potential sources of evidence and prepares engagement working papers in accordance with the Standards, including reviewing transactions using appropriate analytical review techniques.
• Documents detailed audit observations, summarizes audit findings and conclusions, identifies root causes of control defects. 
• Recognizes types of fraud, fraud risk, and red flags for fraud.
• Conduct adequate research and make audit recommendations for control defects identified.
• Demonstrates quality engagement communications, including preliminary communication with engagement clients.
• Assists with verification of Management Action Plans and Management Letter Points from internal and external audits as required. 
• Develops and maintain sound working relationships with management at various levels to effectively conduct audits.

Required Qualifications:

• Certified Internal Auditor designation (pursuing or completed) OR
• A combination of other professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA Level 1, BSc) which demonstrate business acumen or other relevant technical expertise.

Required knowledge/skills/abilities:

• Highly motivated, proactive, and professional, with acute attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks successfully.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and matrix organization.
• Prior internship experience and/or experience in SAP environment would be considered assets.