Internal Auditor - CA

Job description Internal Auditor Candidates Should be open for Frequent Traveling to Africa and other Locations KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Understand Business industry issues / trends Identify areas requiring improvement in the business processes to enable preparation of recommendations- Demonstrate an application solution - based approach to problem solving technique- Drives Financial/operational and technology Internal Audit framework and audit planning to mitigate risk by keeping a pulse on the technology risks relevant to the business and collaborating with functional leaders- Map relevant technology risks to the business, assess suitable timing and map annual audit calendar- Build strong relationships with the business and keep a pulse of the new changes and changing technology landscape of the company- Design, implement and review internal control, audit, and regulatory compliance procedures- Manages audit projects by determining scope and objectives, developing cross-functional audit plans, partnering with stakeholders and process owners for execution of plans- Reviewing and validating audit planning memos, and reports; ensuring timely delivery and successful completion of projects- Assigns and directs audit staff in execution of audit, validation of control design, effectiveness and identifies process deficiencies by testing performance of controls against Company procedures and/or external regulatory/accounting requirements; evaluating process efficiencies; and performing advanced data and analytical analysis- Perform internal assurance / advisory reviews to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures- Present audit results to senior leadership with articulation on risks and gaps identified; be able to risk rank observations and prioritize remediation efforts- Drives efficiencies in the audit process by recognizing automation and integration opportunities; creating common auditing methodologies; responding to critical business situations; and participating in cross-functional teams- Prepare / review audit reports, audit summaries and memos; root-cause analysis on issues and findings, and recommendations for management; review reports and correspondence are in alignment with internal audit standards- Be a remediation by liaison with the business; Work closely with the stakeholders to ensure appropriate action plans are provided to mitigate the risks highlighted- Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application, ensuring compliance with them- In line with the objectives of the internal audit and risk management function the candidate will help the business identify, measure, and manage risks as effectively as possible- Conduct the highest quality review of internal controls and support the risk management process- Conduct Risk Assessment to identify material risk, prioritize risk, recommend risk mitigation- Plans and agree with the management on the action plan and follow up- Helps in coordinating external and other regulatory compliance reviews- Support management in designing and developing documentations for strengthening controls- Promote the highest standards of ethics and standards across the organization - Candidates Should be open for Frequent Traveling to Africa and other Locations ESSENTIAL SKILLS:- Must be a Chartered Accountant- Excellent analytical and investigation skills to identify underlying operational and technology issues and demonstrate ability to problem solve and viable solutions- ISACA / CISA / related certification will be an added advantage- Sound understanding of control environment, compliance, and risk frameworks- Minimum 10+ years of experience- Excellent project / program management skills- Multi-Tasking and Timely delivery- Excellent communication skills- Experience in performing Risk Assessments / Technology Audits / Operations focused reviews- Experience in a diversified group portfolio would be a