Senior Internal Auditors (SIAs)

Job title : Senior Internal Auditors (SIAs)

Job Summary

• The objective of a job description for senior internal auditors is to outline the key duties, tasks and responsibilities that commonly constitute the work description of senior internal auditor in most organisations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting audits: performing financial, operational, compliance and special audits to identify risks and controls impacting financial information and business goals.
• Analyzing and examining records
• Planning and execution of audits
• Risk management evaluation: Assessing the effectiveness of risk management strategies and identifying potential hazards
• Operational efficiency analysis
• Quality control and assurance
• Revenue assurance
• Documentation review
• Conducting interviews with all levels of personnel in the organization
• Performing various functions, including audits, either individually or as a part of a small or large team, and are responsible for the planning, execution and delivery of the final audit report

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Financial Perspective:

• Audit Completion Rates
• Risk Assessment Coverage
• Cost Efficiency
• Stakeholder Satisfaction
• Continuous Professional Development
• Number of losses due to non execution of assistance in a timely and professional manner to Customers

Customer Perspective:

• Efficacy in dealing with technical issues appropriately
• Display high level of empathy towards all stakeholders
• Timeliness in monitoring and submission of reports/documents
• Recommendation implementation
• Customer satisfaction

Internal Process Perspective:

• Advice on matters requiring personal attention, with stipulated deadlines
• Emphasis on changes in meetings, daily schedules, travels and other arrangements
• Adherence to workflow /actions delegated
• Ability to generate new ideas
• Ability to work as a team and individually
• Meet established rules and regulations in handling deliverables/deadlines

Employee Perspective:

• Audit Plan Completion Rate
• Action Cycle Time
• Implementation Rate of Recommendation
• Number of Significant Findings
• Client and Stakeholder Satisfaction

Qualification

• Candidate must possess a First Degree (B.SC.) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Risk Management, Risk Analysis.

Certification:

• Employers prefer applicants with advanced certifications like ACA (ICAN), ACCA, CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, CFA, M.SC., MBA for SIAs.

Required Skills and Competencies:
Functional Knowledgeable in these areas:

Technical Skills:

• Business Skills
• Soft skills
• Computer Skills (such as Power Point, Excel, Microsoft Word etc)
• Leadership Skills
• Management Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills

Organizational:

• Oral / Written Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Organizational / Planning Skills
• Eye-For- Detail
• Ability to Multi-task
• Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge:

• Educated to degree level
• Detailed knowledge of Internal audit, internal controls, risk management, policies and procedures, and processes.
• Self-motivated
• Excellent presentation and demonstration skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Proven ability to multi task and prioritize under pressure
• Self-starter
• Good listening skills
• Fluency in English and other languages will be a great advantage
• A team player

Attributes:

• Observant
• Prudent
• Energetic
• Reliable
• Integrity and honesty
• Professionalism
• Professional Skepticism
• Resilience
• Adaptability
• Ability to work under intense pressure to meet the deadlines

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years post professional qualification experience for senior internal auditor.