Internal Auditor (Independent Contractor)

Core Responsibilities:

Risk Management:

Identify, assess, and mitigate business and financial risks, and evaluate the effectiveness of risk management strategies.

Compliance: Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards.

Internal Controls:

Evaluate the design and operation of controls, making recommendations for improvements to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.

Operational Efficiency: Analyze business processes to find inefficiencies and recommend ways to improve accuracy, quality, and resource utilization.

Fraud Investigation:

Investigate suspected fraud, financial irregularities, and misconduct.

Reporting & Communication:

Document audit procedures, present findings, and provide actionable recommendations to senior management and the board.

Audit Planning:

Develop and implement the annual internal audit plan, determining audit scope and coordinating audit efforts.

Key Activities:

Conducting risk-based audits (financial, operational, IT).

Analyzing financial statements and operational data.

Testing internal controls and systems.

Collaborating with management to implement improvements.

Promoting strong corporate governance and ethical culture.

Skills Required:

Analytical and critical thinking.

Attention to detail and strong communication.

Objectivity and impartiality.

Min requirements:

Qualifications: Minimum Bcom Degree in related field (Honours degree is advantages)