As the Internal Auditor, you will be a crucial member of our auditing team, responsible for ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and conducting comprehensive audits. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and executing financial audits in accordance with IFRS guidelines, including risk assessment, audit planning, and fieldwork.
• Reviewing financial statements, accounting records, and internal controls to identify potential issues or discrepancies.
• Assessing compliance with IFRS regulations and standards, ensuring accurate and transparent financial reporting.
• Conducting audit tests and procedures to verify the accuracy and completeness of financial data and transactions.
• Documenting audit findings, observations, and recommendations in clear and concise audit reports.
• Staying updated on changes to IFRS regulations, accounting standards, and auditing practices, ensuring adherence to relevant updates.

In addition, you will lead the development of the internal audit function, executing audits across various areas of the organization and engaging internal stakeholders to ensure timely execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Internal Audit function, planning audits and producing quality deliverables within specified timelines.
• Engage with stakeholders, business management, and other control groups to establish strong working relationships while maintaining independence.
• Identify emerging control issues and report them timely to management.
• Mentor, develop, and support the Internal Audit Team.
• Prepare and submit final audit reports to the Senior Leadership Team and Audit Committee, discussing areas of risk identified and recommendations to mitigate them.
• Evaluate action plans and process improvement opportunities with each department.
• Manage the audit findings log, ensuring appropriate follow-up with management to implement satisfactory action plans.
• Monitor agreed-upon recommendations to ensure implementation.
• Stay up-to-date with industry/regulatory changes impacting the business and participate in appropriate control forums.
• Conduct miscellaneous initiatives as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Extensive experience in accounting and auditing, with a focus on IFRS compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS regulations, standards, and principles.
• Proven experience conducting financial audits and managing internal audit functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• High personal/professional ethics and integrity.