AM Internal Auditor

Job Description

Assistant Internal Auditor examines financial and operational activities within an organisation to ensure compliance with policies, laws, and regulations while identifying risks and improving efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Internal Audits: Review financial records, operational procedures, and internal controls.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks in financial and operational processes.
• Evaluate Internal Controls: Ensure systems are effective in preventing fraud, errors, and inefficiencies.
• Compliance Monitoring: Check whether the organisation follows laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Prepare Audit Reports: Document findings and provide recommendations to management.
• Fraud Detection & Prevention: Investigate suspicious activities or irregularities.
• Process Improvement: Suggest improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Follow-up Audits: Ensure corrective actions are implemented after audit findings.

Daily Tasks

• Reviewing financial documents and records
• Testing internal controls
• Analyzing data and transactions
• Writing audit reports and presenting results to management

Required skills and qualifications

• Professional certification, such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CA (Chartered Accountant).
• 5+ years of experience in internal auditing or related financial roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, taxation and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in using audit management software and data analysis tools.
• Experience in developing and executing audit plans and evaluating internal control systems.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing financial documents and audit reports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulatory environments and industry practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person