Internal Audit Assistant

About the role

We are seeking an Internal Audit Assistant to support the internal audit function, assisting in audit planning, execution, and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing the internal audit plan.
• Participate in risk assessments and internal audits.
• Conduct audit fieldwork, including data gathering, analysis, control testing, and documentation.
• Design and execute audit procedures, such as sampling, data analysis, and testing of controls.
• Perform data extraction, manipulation, and validation to ensure data integrity.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify patterns, anomalies, and trends.
• Prepare clear documentation of audit procedures, findings, and recommendations.
• Identify control deficiencies, process inefficiencies, and non‑compliance, recommending improvements.
• Support investigations to detect and prevent fraud.
• Collaborate with team members to prepare audit reports and presentations.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and follow‑up on action plans.
• Provide administrative support to the internal audit function.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification in internal audit (CIA) or related (CPA, CA) advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years work experience, with at least 5 years in internal/external auditing or related fields.
• Ability to analyze complex data and identify trends, discrepancies, and areas of concern.
• Precision in documenting audit procedures and findings.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management to meet audit deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with audit software tools.
• Commitment to integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive audit information.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Audit software tools