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Internal Auditor

Role Overview

At the heart of governance and risk management strategy, the role of internal auditor is fundamental to a company's monitoring and optimisation system. The internal auditor acts as the organisation's detective, scrutinising processes, systems and operations to ensure that everything is in order, compliant and functioning to the best of its ability.

Through internal auditing, the internal auditor performs an essential control function, analysing all of the company's activities. This ranges from accounting and financial operations to human resources management, supply chain, sales and marketing. Their keen eye and in-depth understanding of management standards, sector regulations and industry best practices make them key players in helping to guide the company towards operational excellence.

 

Alternative Job Titles

  • Internal Auditor Associate
  • Internal Quality Auditor
  • Audit Specialist
  • Internal Controls Analyst

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Main Responsibilities

The internal auditor plays a vital role in the company by assessing internal control. This involves analysing systems and procedures to ensure they are effective and comply with regulatory and internal standards. In addition, they identify financial, operational and strategic risks using audit techniques, assessing their potential impact on the company's performance and compliance.

After each audit assignment, the internal auditor writes detailed reports highlighting findings, implications and recommendations for management. They also follow up on audit recommendations to ensure their effective implementation and measure improvements.

The internal auditor organises training sessions to raise employee awareness of best practices, regulations and the prevention of common errors. Finally, they work closely with the finance, management, accounting and operational teams to understand their needs and challenges, ensuring a consistent and integrated audit approach within the company.

Competencies

 

  • Audit and accounting expertise: Ability to understand and analyse accounting and financial statements.
  • Standars: Knowledge of internal audit standards and methodologies.
  • Risk Management: Familiarity with risk management tools.
  • Procedures & systems: Understanding of the company's internal control procedures and systems.
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Education & Training

  • Bachelor's degree in Auditing and Management Control.
  • Master's degree in Accounting, Control, Auditing or Master's degree in Auditing and Control.
  • Certifications: CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or equivalent.

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