Responsibilities:
- Gather and analyse data and information required for the planning of each audit assignment based on the approved Annual Internal Audit Plan.
- Design audit program (including audit procedures and audit tests) of each audit assignment.
- Perform internal audit work (including follow-up of past audit issues) and gather evidence in accordance with the approved audit program.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes and related risk management, internal controls and governance process, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Company’s policies and procedures.
- Identify internal controls and business process improvement issues for initial discussion with appropriate process owners and management personnel.
- Document accurate audit work performed and audit result in a clear and organised manner, supported by audit evidence for review by Team leader. Resolve review notes and apply learning to future assignments.
- Identify, develop and draft comprehensive audit observations (including root causes and risks) on weaknesses in control environment, and make value-added recommendations for process improvements.
- At the end of fieldwork review, assists manager in conducting closing meetings to communicate draft audit findings to management.
- Assist Team Leader in finalizing the audit findings, recommendations and reports, and collate management responses and action plans to mitigate risk.
- Track issues identified by Internal Audit and external auditors, and monitor implementation progress of management action plans. Conduct validation review on management remediation actions to address control deficiencies.
- Contribute in developing Annual Internal Audit Plan using a risk-based approach.
- Contribute in the preparation of deliverables such as audit reports and presentation materials to Management and Audit Committee
- Ensure assigned projects are completed in a timely manner and within the project budget allocated.
- Perform ad hoc tasks and special projects/reviews as assigned from time to time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or equivalent from a recognised university or relevant professional qualification.
- At least 10 years internal audit experience, preferably in Big 4 accounting firms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Knowledge in data analytics
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with multi-disciplinary colleagues at all levels
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills with high attention to details.
- Ability to exercise objective judgement with strong logical and critical thinking skills.
- Self-motivated team player with continuous learning attitude, sharing knowledge and ideas within Internal Audit.
- Positive work attitude, with high level of commitment and initiative.
- Ability to work independently
- Proactive and adaptable to changing priorities and different challenges
- Ability to maintain and ensure confidentiality
- Maintain high level of integrity and professional standards
