Job Description:

About the Job

This role involves executing audit assignments, participating in the development of audit strategies, contributing to the preparation of risk-based annual audit plans, preparing audit reports, and evaluating the progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations.

Responsibilities

Executing audits assignment
Participating in the development of audit strategies, policies and procedures and ensure effective implementation
Contributing to preparation of the risk based annual audit plan for approval by the Audit & Integrity Committee of the University
Preparing audit reports on completion of each audit engagement to ensure timely issuance to Management for implementation of recommended actions
Evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from both internal and external audits
Assisting in preparation of quarterly audit reports to the Audit and Integrity Committee of the University
Providing input into the corporate risk and audit plans
Providing increased awareness of the impact of fraud and regulatory risks by sharing information within the organization
Conducting audits and investigations on reported and suspected cases
Executing information security audits across the organization
Evaluating financial and information systems, management procedures and security controls
Evaluating the efficiency, effectiveness and compliance of operation processes with corporate security policies and related government regulations
Developing and administering risk-focused examination for IT systems
Interviewing personnel to establish system security risks and complications
Documenting the audit process on a variety of computing environments and computer applications
Assessing the exposures resulting from ineffective or missing control practices
Interpreting audit results against defined criteria
Preparing reports of audit findings

Requirements

Cumulative service period of three (3) years relevant work experience at the grade of Internal Auditor II or in a comparable position
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
Certificate in any of the following: Part I of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part I of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination, Part I of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
Registered with relevant professional body (where applicable)
Proficiency in computer applications
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results