Job Summary
The Internal Auditor will safeguard the company's financial and operational integrity byleading independent audits, risk assessments, and control evaluations.
This role will take over the Finance Associate\'s audit-related responsibilities, ensuring compliance, fraud prevention, and process efficiency while providing actionable insights to leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Execution
Conduct risk-based internal audits (financial, operational, compliance) across all
departments.
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, fraud prevention measures, and
adherence to policies (company, regulatory, tax).
Review Finance Associate\'s existing audit frameworks and enhance them (e.g., checklists,
timelines, tools)
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with GAAP, FIRS, tax laws, and industry regulations.
Identify financial/operational risks (e.g., cash leakages, vendor fraud) and recommend mitigation strategies.
Monitor implementation of external audit recommendations.
Process Improvement
Document audit findings in clear reports with actionable fixes for leadership.
Propose automation/streamlining of audit processes (e.g., using data analytics tools).
Collaborate with the finance team to align audit improvements with broader finance
Fraud Prevention & Investigation
Detect irregularities (e.g., duplicate payments, unauthorized expenses) via transaction testing.
Lead investigations into suspected fraud or policy violations.
Reporting & Communication
Present audit results to senior management/board with data-driven insights.
Train staff on compliance, controls, and ethical financial practices.
Qualifications & Skills
Education: Bachelors in accounting, Finance, or related field; ICAN preferred
Experience: 3+ years in internal/external auditing, risk management, or forensic
accounting.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in audit software (TeamMate, ACL), ERP systems (QuickBooks,
SAP), and Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP)
Knowledge of data analytics tools (Power BI for audits) is a plus.
Soft Skills:
High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to challenge discrepancies
diplomatically
Strong communication for cross-departmental collaboration.