Senior Internal Audit Officer

This role is responsible for:

• implementing the risk-based Internal Audit Plan of CapitalSage Holdings towards provision of independent assurance to the management and Board
  
• the provision of advisory services across a wide range of functional areas towards improvement of the internal control environment of the various businesses at CapitalSage Holdings
  

Audits:

Conduct of scheduled ad-hoc or focused financial operational information systems and compliance audits across locations in which the company operates in accordance with Internal Auditing Standards

Prepare working papers and audit files to quality standards within agreed timescales and deadlines

Provide basic advice to internal customers on risk and control issues

Draft clear and concise audit reports for review of the Head Internal Audit

Conduct periodic testing of various applications processes etc. and work seamlessly with key business partners to build efficiencies into the system

Identify gaps in processes across all units/ the business or improvements that can be made including accounting financial and record keeping

Identify changes in risk and control status towards update of the risk register

Perform special reviews spot checks and investigations as assigned

Provide and seek coaching and feedback on assignments

Quality Management and Improvement

Maintain a high level of awareness of the companys/departments culture and procedures and be alert to risks that could impair achievement of objectives

Maintain audit records in line with audit filing structure

Assist in the promotion of an Internal Audit service that aims to meet/exceed stakeholder expectations

Participate in process improvement/redesign and system upgrade/implementation efforts to ensure relevant requirements are considered and built into new systems and processes

Provide advisory services to the Risk management & Compliance functions on risk management and compliance improvement opportunities across business operations

Ensure prompt reporting of risk positions to the Head Internal Audit

Knowledge of the International Standards for the professional practice of Internal Auditing

Detailed understanding of risk-based internal audit methodology; internal control framework; and business process evaluation

Good knowledge of IFRS

Good knowledge of audit record keeping systems

Strong analytical skills; including data analysis using ACL or MS Excel

Possess 8 to 12 years progressive experience in Internal Audit risk management and compliance roles

Experience in an Audit and Accounting firm

Experience in the manufacturing and/or financial services industry

Possession of a minimum of one of the under-listed professional qualifications

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)