Internal Audit Officer(BSL2)

Accra - Ghana

Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

TheInternal Auditoris responsible for implementingassigned audit engagements as per approved auditplan by the AuditCommittee of the Board of Directors executing other audit relatedtasks and receiving direction from supervisor in communicating and monitoringaudit policies procedures practices programs and processes.

Required Skills:

Participate in kick-off meetings with departments to prepare minutes and explain the scope and objectives of the audit engagement as well as provide an overview of all steps in the audit process
Develop a thorough understanding of business processes for assigned audits and document the processes in flowcharts and/or process narratives.
Identify and document inherent risks and controls within the business processes
Develop a risk based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach prepare test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgment and methodology of Institute of Internal Auditors
Perform audit tests and prepare working papers in accordance with IIA standards to achieve audit objectives
Evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business and control objectives.
Identify document control weaknesses and provide evidential support for findings included in draft reports
Organize and reference work papers with supporting evidence for review by supervisor
Propose practical and value-added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies
Assist in the preparation of a concise draft audit report to effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
Participate in close-out meetings with relevant line managers after completion of fieldwork and provide clear explanations for identified issues
Liaise with auditees to understand and document business processes. Follow up on auditees to get access to information needed for the carry out of audit assignments.