Assistant Manager - Internal Audit

This role involves planning, executing, and completing compliance, financial, and operational audits across various organizational levels, including Schools, Administrative Offices, Regional Offices, and the Head Office. The position also includes managing special projects aligned with the approved annual audit plan. The successful candidate will play a critical role in identifying key risk areas and recommending effective control measures to mitigate those risks, ensuring the organization’s processes remain robust and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and conduct audits in accordance with the annual audit plan, covering compliance, financial, and operational aspects.
- Identify organizational risk areas and suggest appropriate controls to reduce exposure.
- Prepare detailed, accurate, and well-organized working papers and audit programs that fully support audit findings and conclusions.
- Draft clear and concise internal audit reports, emphasizing significant observations and providing actionable recommendations.
- Monitor the implementation of management’s corrective actions following audit recommendations to ensure timely resolution.
- Review quarterly financial statements for accuracy and compliance.
- Guide and supervise audit team members, reviewing their work to maintain high standards of accuracy, quality, and efficiency.
- Perform any additional tasks assigned by the line manager.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree, with preference for candidates holding an MBA or M.Com.
- Partially or fully qualified ACCA certification.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in audit.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems and financial statements.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

This position offers an opportunity to develop professionally within a dynamic audit environment, contributing directly to the organization’s governance and risk management framework. Candidates with a strong analytical mindset and attention to detail will find this role both challenging and rewarding.