Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Internal Auditor with over 4 years of experience in governance, risk, and compliance. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing the organizations risk management, governance processes, and compliance with relevant regulations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Assessment:

• Lead comprehensive risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential risks to the organization.
• Develop, implement, and oversee risk management strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Provide guidance and training to junior auditors on risk assessment methodologies.
• Governance:

• Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of governance structures and processes.
• Ensure that the organizations governance framework aligns with industry standards and best practices.
• Provide strategic recommendations for improvements to governance practices.
• Collaborate with senior management to implement governance enhancements.
• Compliance:

• Lead compliance audits to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Monitor and report on compliance issues and developments to senior management.
• Advise on regulatory changes and their impact on the organization.
• Develop and update compliance policies and procedures.
• Internal Controls:

• Assess and improve the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Lead regular audits to ensure controls are functioning as intended.
• Document and report findings to senior management, providing actionable recommendations.
• Mentor junior auditors in internal control assessment techniques.
• Reporting:

• Prepare and present detailed audit reports outlining findings, risks, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Track and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Develop and present audit metrics and performance indicators to executive leadership.
• Leadership and Mentoring:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior auditors.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the audit team.
• Participate in the recruitment and training of new audit staff.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in internal auditing, with a strong focus on governance, risk, and compliance.
• Professional certification such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), or similar is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards.

Personal Attributes:

• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

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