About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our team and support the execution of operational, financial, and compliance audits. The role will be responsible for evaluating internal controls, performing detailed audit testing, identifying risks and control gaps, and developing practical recommendations for process improvement.
The successful candidate will work independently on assigned audits and may also lead specific audit engagements while supporting and mentoring junior auditors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute operational, financial, and compliance audit fieldwork in line with approved audit programs and IIA standards.
- Conduct process walkthroughs and develop/maintain Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs).
- Evaluate internal controls, identify control gaps, and assess operational and financial risks.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized audit working papers with appropriate supporting evidence.
- Perform detailed data analysis and testing using MS Excel and other data analytics tools.
- Analyze large data sets to identify anomalies, trends, control weaknesses, and process inefficiencies.
- Draft audit findings, observations, root causes, and actionable recommendations.
- Discuss preliminary findings with process owners and support remediation planning.
- Assist the Audit Manager in preparing final audit reports.
- Guide and support junior auditors during audit assignments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of relevant Internal Audit experience.
- Big 4 External Audit experience is considered an advantage.
- Retail industry experience is preferred.
- CIA certification completed or in progress is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and audit methodologies.
- Good understanding of key business cycles, including:
- Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
- Order-to-Cash (O2C)
- Inventory Management
- Financial Closing
- Fixed Assets
- Experience working with ERP systems.
- Advanced MS Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, formulas, data filtering, and data analysis.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and report-writing skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and professional skepticism.
- Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with different stakeholders.
