Internal Audit Department Opportunities

Reports To: Board of Directors

Job Summary:
Oversee the internal audit function, developing and executing risk-based audit plans, ensuring compliance with international audit standards, and enhancing organisational effectiveness through proactive fraud risk management and control improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk-based internal audit strategy that aligns with the organisation’s mandate and international best practices.

• Establish fraud risk management frameworks, including whistleblowing mechanisms, forensic audits, and anti-corruption initiatives.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Board, CEO, and executive management, offering strategic guidance on internal controls and compliance matters.

• Oversee audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls across financial management, procurement, operations, and compliance functions.

• Lead internal audits across all directorates, including performance audits to assess cost efficiency, resource utilisation, and value-for-money in key projects and initiatives.

• Present audit findings, risk insights, and recommendations to the Audit Committee and executive management, supporting data-driven decision-making.

• Provide regular updates on risk management and compliance improvements to the Board and other stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Auditing, Risk Management, Financial Management, or a related field, with membership in a relevant professional body.

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in internal audit and risk management, with at least four (4) years in a senior role.

• Extensive experience in internal auditing, preferably in a regulatory or commodities environment.

• Strong understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills.

• In-depth knowledge of international audit and compliance standards.

• Experience in fraud risk management and investigations.

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• High ethical standards.

Reports To: Principal Officer, Internal Audit

Job Summary:
Supports the internal audit function by assisting in the planning, execution, and reporting of audits, identifying risks, and recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the execution of risk-based audit plans across various departments.

• Conduct audit tests, document findings, and analyse audit evidence.

• Support the evaluation of the effectiveness of internal controls across financial and operational processes.

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

• Review financial and operational processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

• Collect and analyse financial and operational data, providing insights into potential improvements.

• Assist in the detection, investigation, and reporting of potential fraud or irregularities.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Audit, Accounting, Financial Risk Management, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in internal audit and financial accounting.

• Strong understanding of auditing principles and practices.

• Familiarity with internal control frameworks and risk management processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in audit work.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present findings clearly

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