Job Description
Job Title Internal Auditor
Grade NAC 6
Job Purpose
To provide assurance on information systems internal controls by performing detailed evaluation, risk assessment and audit reviews of computer information systems and completing internal audits, in line with the annual internal audit plan.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
II. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
a) Carrying out audit tests as per audit programs on internal controls in accounting,
administration, information systems and operational procedures;
b) Preparing draft audit reports on assignment for review with supervisor
c) Ensuring that the audit working and paper file are complete and well referenced to support the audit conclusion.
d) Examining and evaluating the Authority’s internal controls to ascertain their adequacy and make recommendations for improvement.
e) Verification of payment documents as per approved procedures
f) Identifies opportunities for process improvement
g) Checking maintenance of accurate accounting records
h) Conducting special audit assignment as assigned
i) Undertaking follow-up audits to determine whether agreed recommendations on the past reviews are being undertaken by the process owner
j) Examining and evaluating the Authority’s internal controls to ascertain their adequacy and make recommendation for improvement
k) Participating in preparation of annual audit plan, audit programme and schedules.
Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility: N/A
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible for:
a) Custody of allocated office laptop, printer and furniture’s;
b) Verification of administered assets to confirm their existence. .
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
Strategic decisions:
Assist in reviewing developed strategic plan vs organization mandates and recommends areas of opportunities in endeavor to achieve Authority’s Goal.
Managerial/Operational Decisions:
a) Managing audit assignments timelines
b) Effective and efficient audit tests and strategies
c) Identifying areas of improvement by making audit recommendations.
d) Complies with sound internal auditing principles and the best practices;
IV. Working Conditions
The job is performed within an office setting with a laptop, printer, cabinet, telephone line, visitors’ seats and office desk with high back chair.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option), or related discipline;
Professional Qualifications
CPA (II) or its equivalent;
Previous relevant work experience required. N/A
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
Functional Skills
• Communication skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Proficiency in computer applications.
Behavioral Competencies/Attributes
• Maintain ethical behavior;
• Team spirit and team work;
• Meets requirement of Chapter six of the Constitution