Internal Auditor
About this position
Responsibilities
Audit Preparation:
• Perform the entire audit cycle by developing an internal audit plan, scope, and audit work program including risk and control management to ensure operational effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with applicable directives and regulations.
• Prepare formal documentation for audit implementation, including letters of assignment and related documents.
• Establish protocols for documenting audit procedures, findings, and conclusions, by developing templates and tools for recording audit evidence, observations, and recommendations.
• Conduct preliminary survey audits, including business process modeling and risk control matrix development.
• Initiate special reviews or fraud investigations when concern over control failures or suspicion of wrongdoing is raised within the organization or at the request of management or the Audit Committee.
Audit Fieldwork:
• Organize and lead entry meetings to communicate audit objectives and expectations.
• Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
• Perform analytical procedures to identify unusual trends, fluctuations, or anomalies in financial data.
• Conduct interviews and confirmations with parties involved in the audit work.
• Assist the Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Management in the implementation of best practices and facilitate positive changes.
• Coordinate audit work with external auditors and review reports issued by external auditors to ensure appropriate follow-up actions have been implemented.
• Assist the Audit Committee in evaluating the performance of external auditors.
Audit Reporting:
• Communicate the results and recommendations of the internal audit to the Legal, Risk, Compliance and audit manager & related stakeholders, providing comprehensive insights into audit results, and maintaining transparent communication with management and the audit committee.
• Document all audit activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of audit documentation.
• Monitor corrective actions and follow up on implementation progress to ensure the resolution of identified issues.
• Ensure all audit documentation, including working papers, supporting documents, closing meeting materials, and audit reports, are properly documented and aligned with the standards set by Alterra Bills’s Internal Audit division.
Requirements
• Min. Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Finance/Accounting/Business or Professional qualification or equivalent (i.e. Certified Internal Auditor).
• Min. 3-4 experience in similar roles (internal or external audit).
• Familiarity or experience in data privacy, data protection, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, and independence.
• Demonstrate appreciation of potentially sensitive matters, ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.