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.