Internal Audit Assistant

Job Summary
 

The Audit Assistant will conduct various types of audits and reviews in accordance with accepted professional auditing standards to promote effective internal controls, efficiency of the policies and procedures, and review the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information.
 

The Audit Assistant will report to the Internal Auditor

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Survey the assigned audit subject to obtain a working knowledge of the nature of the subject.
• Identify key risk areas, flow chart the business process and solicit input from auditees as needed.
• Develop the assigned audit plan including scope and objectives of the audit, and audit procedures. Obtain the Internal Audit Manager’s approval.
•  Carry out tests, evaluate the results and draw conclusions, discuss with the team leader and obtain the Internal Audit Manager’s approval.
•  Draft audit recommendations and write audit memos, solicit input from the team leader and then obtain the Internal Audit Manager’s approval.
• Draft the audit report and obtain feed back from the team leader and IA Manager’s approval.
•  Follow up on implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist with the review and audit of compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulation.
• Conduct special assignment as may be assigned by the Internal Audit Manager. Provide assistance to Internal Auditors and External Auditors as required.
• Any other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance
• Completed CPA or ACCA
• 2 years experience as an audit assistant in a manufacturing firm or an Auditing Consultancy

Key Competencies and Qualifications

• Ability to write report and proposals
• Attentive to details, accurate and a keen observer
• Highly organized with good time management skills
• Knowledge in monitoring and evaluation of projects
• Possess good communication skills both spoken and written
• Good project management skills
• Excellent team working skills, good organizational and social skills
• Knowledge in monitoring and evaluation of projects

Application Process
 

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com before end of 18th September, 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.