Senior Internal Auditor at Ascentech Services Limited

Job description

• The Internal Auditor is responsible for managing and supervising all internal auditing activities within the business.
• The role involves analyzing financial processes, identifying risks within business practices, and evaluating the controls to mitigate these risks.
• The Internal Auditor will aim to improve business performance through effective risk management and control.

Responsibilities
Audit Planning and Execution:

• Plan and deliver internal audits for designated business areas or departments.
• Perform and control the full audit cycle, including risk management and control management over operational effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor management’s interventions.

Reporting and Recommendations:

• Prepare reports of audit findings and make recommendations to the business.
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results and document the process.
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.

Control Assessment:

• Assess the suitability of current internal controls, making suggestions for improvements where needed.
• Ensure the business complies with all relevant policies, industry regulations, and government legislation.

Liaison and Advice:

• Liaise with and advise senior management on internal audit issues.
• Maintain open communication with management.

Support and Documentation:

• Provide support to the wider financial team on additional projects.
• Prepare drafts of audit or review reports, including the development of clear, constructive, and actionable recommendations to address the risks identified.

Ideal Candidate:

• Highly organized, efficient, and capable.
• Pro-active, energetic, and self-motivated with the ability to drive a project from conception to completion.
• Previous demonstrable experience in a similar audit role (Minimum 8 years of experience in the Internal Audit field and the Manufacturing/Audit/Fleet/Mining sector).
• Skills and Competencies:
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in internal audit, preferably within the Manufacturing, Audit, Fleet, or Mining sector.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is required.