Alrais Enterprise Group is a leading multi sector company dedicated to fostering a positive work environment where our employees can thrive and contribute to our collective success. We are committed to upholding high standards of employee relations and fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and collaboration.
Job Summary: We're looking for an enthusiastic Senior Internal Audit Officer to join our team, responsible for leading and conducting comprehensive internal audits. Reporting to the line manager, this role aims to improve organizational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and achieve strategic objectives through meticulous audit processes. Key responsibilities include planning audits, overseeing execution, and reporting findings. Collaboration with stakeholders is essential, with a focus on enhancing internal controls and business processes continuously.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Audit Planning: Assist in Developing and executing risk-based annual audit plans. Collaborate with line manager to identify key areas of risk and concern.
2. Audit Execution: Lead and conduct internal audits to assess the effectiveness of controls, risk management, and governance processes.
3. Reporting: Prepare comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans. Present audit findings to senior management and the audit committee.
4. Risk Assessment: Evaluate the organization's risk management processes and provide recommendations for improvement.
5. Compliance Monitoring: Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, internal policies and industry standards.
6. Fraud Detection and Investigation: Assist in investigations into allegations of fraud, waste, or misconduct. Recommend precautionary measures and controls to prevent and detect fraudulent activities.
7. Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP): Actively participate in the Internal Audit Activity’s QAIP to ensure adherence to professional standards and best practices.
8. Maintaining Confidentiality: Responsible to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information, including but not limited to company strategies, financial data, customer lists, and proprietary technologies.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
· Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
· Experience in internal auditing, risk management, or related fields.
· Proficiency in audit management software and data analytics tools.
· Advance computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
· Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
· Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and auditing standards.
· Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· High attention to details and ability to work independently and under pressure.