To provide support to the Manager - Internal Audit in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the organisation’s risk management, internal controls, and governance processes of the Authority.

Job Summary

To provide support to the Manager - Internal Audit in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the organisation’s risk management, internal controls, and governance processes of the Authority.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in the planning and execution of internal audit assignments in accordance with approved audit programmes and methodologies.
2. Participate in preliminary and interim audit meetings with stakeholders to explain the scope and objectives of the audit engagement and provide an overview of all steps in the audit process
3. Perform audit fieldwork, including testing transactions, processes, and controls, and document results in accordance with established standards.
4. Communicate with line managers to obtain explanations and data to form objective audit conclusions about the adequacy of the system of internal controls.
5. Prepare accurate working papers and draft sections of audit reports for review, ensuring findings are supported by sufficient evidence.
6. Assist in identifying control gaps, inefficiencies, and risks, and suggest practical, value-adding recommendations for improvement.
7. Follow up on agreed audit recommendations with management to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
8. Ensure compliance with internal audit policies, procedures, industry standards, regulatory requirements and applicable professional standards.
9. Maintain proper documentation, confidentiality, and integrity of all audit-related information.
10. Assist in the preparation of concise and informative audit reports to effectively communicate the findings and recommendations.
11. Verify the accuracy of the recorded petty cash balance by physically counting the cash on hand and reconciling it with the accounting records.
12. Assist in planning the annual inventory count participation and with the internal audit review of the inventory count process and report on findings.
13. Participate in continuous learning and development activities to stay updated on audit practices, tools, and emerging risks.
14. Facilitate and participate in training and awareness sessions for management and staff to enhance understanding of the internal audit process, while actively promoting Internal Audit as a strategic, value-adding function as directed by the Manager, Internal Audit.
15. Comply with the HSE policy & procedures of the Authority and cooperate with workplace health and safety measures and initiatives.
16. Take reasonable care for own safety and the safety of others and report all accidents, injuries, near misses and hazards to Manager/Supervisor.
17. Perform other related duties as required by the Manager – Internal Audit.

1. BSc. degree in accounting or related area or Level II ACCA or other recognised accounting or audit qualification.
2. Professional certification e.g. CIA, CISA or in progress of acquiring same would be an asset.
3. Minimum three (3) years experience in Accounting and/or Auditing.
4. Experience in internal auditing would be an asset
5. Experience in auditing computer systems would be an asset.