Internal Audit Assistant

Job description

Audit Planning & Execution: Assist in developing and implementing the internal audit plan. Participate in risk assessments and internal audits. Conduct audit fieldwork, including data gathering, analysis, control testing, and documentation. Design and execute audit procedures, including sampling methods, data analysis techniques, and testing of controls. Financial Analysis & Risk Assessment: Utilize financial analysis skills to assess financial controls, compliance, and accuracy of financial reporting. Conduct detailed analysis of financial statements, transactions, and accounting records. Apply financial modeling and analytical tools to assess financial performance, trends, and variances. Conduct risk assessments related to financial processes and identify potential areas of weakness. Data Analysis & Reporting: Perform data extraction, manipulation, and validation to ensure data integrity. Analyze financial and operational data to identify patterns, anomalies, and trends. Prepare clear and concise documentation of audit procedures, findings, and recommendations. Communication & Collaboration: Assist in identifying control deficiencies, process inefficiencies, and non-compliance, and recommend improvements. Support investigations to detect and prevent fraud. Collaborate with team members to prepare audit reports and presentations. Communicate audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders, providing actionable insights. Assist in monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations and follow-up on action plans. Support the implementation of audit recommendations by monitoring progress and providing guidance. Provide administrative support to the internal audit function. Audit Planning & Execution: Assist in developing and implementing the internal audit plan. Participate in risk assessments and internal audits. Conduct audit fieldwork, including data gathering, analysis, control testing, and documentation. Design and execute audit procedures, including sampling methods, data analysis techniques, and testing of controls. Financial Analysis & Risk Assessment: Utilize financial analysis skills to assess financial controls, compliance, and accuracy of financial reporting. Conduct detailed analysis of financial statements, transactions, and accounting records. Apply financial modeling and analytical tools to assess financial performance, trends, and variances. Conduct risk assessments related to financial processes and identify potential areas of weakness. Data Analysis & Reporting: Perform data extraction, manipulation, and validation to ensure data integrity. Analyze financial and operational data to identify patterns, anomalies, and trends. Prepare clear and concise documentation of audit procedures, findings, and recommendations. Communication & Collaboration: Assist in identifying control deficiencies, process inefficiencies, and non-compliance, and recommend improvements. Support investigations to detect and prevent fraud. Collaborate with team members to prepare audit reports and presentations. Communicate audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders, providing actionable insights. Assist in monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations and follow-up on action plans. Support the implementation of audit recommendations by monitoring progress and providing guidance. Provide administrative support to the internal audit function. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certification in Internal Audit such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or pursuing such certification would be advantageous. Also, other relevant certifications like Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) may also be beneficial. Minimum of 7 years of work experience, with a minimum of 5 years prior experience in internal auditing, external auditing, accounting, or related fields. Ability to analyze complex data and information to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas of concern. Precision in documenting audit procedures and findings, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal, necessary for reporting findings and interacting with various stakeholders. Efficiently manage time to meet audit deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with audit software tools is a plus. Capability to identify issues, assess root causes, and propose solutions for control deficiencies and process inefficiencies. Commitment to maintaining integrity and confidentiality while handling sensitive audit information. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. confidential