Internal Auditor

The Internal Auditor plays a critical role in independently assessing the effectiveness of the company’s policies, procedures, and standards related to financial, operational, and information resource management. This position ensures that company resources are utilized efficiently and effectively to support sustainable growth and enhance the overall value of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

- Evaluate risk exposures related to governance, operations, and information systems, focusing on the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, operational effectiveness, asset safeguarding, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies to identify auditable areas.

- Develop and document detailed audit plans for each engagement, outlining objectives, scope, timing, and resource allocation. Prepare work programs that align with engagement goals.

- Review the accuracy and integrity of financial and operational data, including the methods used for identification, measurement, classification, and reporting.

- Conduct audits in accordance with approved audit programs and the International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF) established by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

- Identify gaps such as missing or ineffective internal controls, process deficiencies, and instances of non-compliance. Engage with process owners and departmental heads to discuss findings and incorporate their feedback.

- Prepare and maintain comprehensive working papers documenting the nature, scope, results, and evidence of audit examinations.

- Draft audit reports that provide opinions on the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of operations and systems.

- Perform follow-up audits to verify that management has implemented corrective actions or escalate risks to senior management if recommendations remain unaddressed.

- Oversee the Continuous Monitoring System (CMS) to enhance monitoring of exceptions in high-risk areas such as aging accounts, discounts, concessions, unusual sales trends, and collateral management, ensuring controls adequately mitigate identified risks.

- Supervise internal audit team members during audit engagements and fraud investigations.

- Identify, assess, and investigate potential fraud risks, including claims received via Ethics Line or other channels, and management requests. Conduct independent investigations related to code of ethics violations, maintaining thorough documentation and reporting.

- Execute consulting assignments and special projects within defined scopes to assist management in achieving organizational objectives and risk mitigation.

- Prepare reports and information for the Audit Committee and senior management.

- Maintain and update the Code of Ethics (COE) investigation database. Ensure timely and appropriate fraud reporting to the Ethics and Compliance Committee, Audit Committee, and senior management.

Required Qualifications

- Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or Chartered Accountant Intermediate (CA Inter).

This role demands a detail-oriented and proactive auditor with strong analytical skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively to enhance the organization’s control environment and support its strategic objectives.