The overall responsibility of the Internal Auditor is to provide independent and objective Assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Society's internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. The role aims to promote transparency, accountability, and compliance with policies, laws, and regulations while supporting management in achieving organizational objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Formulate and implement the internal audit strategy to evaluate the Society's operating standards.
Prepare and implement the annual audit plan.
Review the enforcement of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with policies, by-laws, and applicable laws.
Design and execute internal audit functions per established audit guidelines and best practices.
Develop and implement a risk management framework, strategies, policies, and procedures.
Assess the Society's risks, the reliability and integrity of financial and operational Information, and compliance with operating policies and procedures.
Liaise with external auditors to enhance audit efficiency.
Prepare periodic audit reports for the Board.
Conduct ad-hoc and special audits of systems and financial transactions.
Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of financial and operational procedures and internal control systems.
Advise the Board on audit, risk, and control issues.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), ACCA, CIA
(Certified Internal Auditor), or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk management, or finance.