Lead Specialist - Internal Audit

Job Title Lead Specialist

• Internal Audit Job Scope The Lead Specialist
• Internal Audit is responsible for leading and executing internal audit engagements to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management and internal control processes, assess the reliability of financial information, and ensure compliance with applicable policies, directives, and regulations. Main Duties and Responsibilities Conduct reviews to assess the accuracy and efficiency of functional areas, internal processes and controls and recommend actions to mitigate identified risks; Ensure proper implementation of group policies and procedures and applicable requirements; Execute audit assignments in accordance with the approved yearly audit plan; Conduct audit fieldworks in line with the audit methodology and ensure proper documentation is added to the internal audit management system (e.g. Team. Mate+) in accordance with the Department’s requirements and quality standards; Conduct proper exit meetings with auditees to validate audit findings; Draft audit reports to ensure that observations, risks, business impacts, root causes, and recommendations are properly supported, clearly presented, practical, and aligned with the Department’s reporting guidelines; Ensure valid management responses are timely received with clear action plan, owner and implementation timeline; Provide objective and independent advice on internal controls, risk mitigation, compliance, and operational improvements; Identify control gaps and recommend risk mitigation, process improvement, and cost-saving measures; Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum; Assist in enhancing the audit methodologies and supporting tools optimizing workflows accordingly; Support special assignments, investigations, advisory reviews and other management requests; Build, develop, and maintain strong and professional relationships with key internal stakeholders; Support the team members when needed to achieve the department’s goals. Position Requirements CIA, CPA, ACCA, CFE, DipIFR, or equivalent professional certification is an advantage. CAFR Certification is a must. Hands-on experience conducting both financial and operational audits. Experience preparing and presenting audit reports in English. High level of integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality. Flexibility to travel.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Audit, Accounting or any related major Experience At least 5 - 7 years of relevant experience Corporate industry experience is mandatory. #LI-DNI