Description

REPORTS TO 
This position reports to the next higher level depending on the prevailing organisational arrangements. Examples of job titles that this position may report to include:  Chairman/Procurement  Regulator.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Internal Auditor is responsible for performing independent audits on all operational functions of the organisation to ensure compliance with approved and published policies and procedures. Duties include, conducting audits, drafting or reviewing manuals, policies and procedures, participating in training sessions and executing special assignments or projects The Internal Auditor may also advise the Audit Committee of the Board on matters of corporate governance.

Operational
Executes internal audits 

• Develops audit plans by developing departmental risk assessments and an audit universe
• Prepares for audits by finalising individual audit plans, and developing audit work programs, objectives, scopes and audit testing programs
• Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
• Executes audits by conducting audit meetings and planning and executing audit work programs
• Prepares audit reports and maintains audit files
• Performs follow up on management action items and conducts related follow-up audits
• Manages and maintains a professional working relationship with all auditees

Drafts and reviews manuals, policies, and guidelines

• Drafts manuals, policies and templates for audits and the Audit Committee as well as other OPR functions (inclusive of flowcharts and graphics)
• Reviews and makes recommendations on handbooks, guidelines, internal policies, and other documents and templates

Executes special assignments or projects 

• Contributes to special initiatives and projects and undertakes ad hoc assignments as required (e.g., mock sessions, investigative file reviews) 85%
• Develops the enterprise risk management framework for the organisation

Researches and trains staff on audits 

• Coordinates with the management team to update the management action plan
• Conducts audit-related training for other members of the staff
• Researches legislative changes, updated standards, leading practices and international auditing standards

Attends and participates in training and capacity building sessions

• Attends and participates in internal training and capacity building sessions
• Identifies, attends and/or completes all required audit/procurement related training and development courses

People Liaises and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders

• Liaises and collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to execute internal and draft and review strategic documents (e.g., manuals, policies and guidelines)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Auditing, Accounting, Forensic Auditing or a related field OR Professional Designation such as ACCA or CIA
• CIA certification would be an asset
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) would be an asset Or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training

Experience

• A minimum of 5-6 years’ experience in the field of internal audit Or 
• Through demonstrated proficiency in conducting internal audits, preparing audit reports, and drafting policies, manuals and guidelines  

Knowledge and Skills

• Specialist knowledge of auditing
• Substantial/In-depth knowledge of procurement
• Foundational/Basic knowledge of law
• Foundational/Basic knowledge of the process of procurement, disposal and contract management in public entities
• Specialist computer literacy skills inclusive of Microsoft Office Suite
• Specialist ability to multitask and adapt to changing work schedules
• Specialist interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Specialist skills in oral and written communication
• Substantial/In-depth organisational and people management skills
• Applied/Working analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail