Job Title:  Corporate Senior Auditor

GENERAL INFORMATION                                                                                          

Job Title:   Senior Auditor

Function:   Internal Audit

Department:  Internal Audit

Section:  Operational, Corporate, and Special Audits

REPORTING AND INTERACTION LINES

Reports to:

• Audit Manager

Supervises: 

• Internal Auditors during audit assignments

JOB DESCRIPTION

ROLE PURPOSE

This role main responsibilities to lead professional auditor in conducting financial, operational and procedural audits of SGS's operations in order to contribute to the achievement of the SGS’s business objectives regarding efficiency and effectiveness of operations, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws and regulations and safeguarding of assets.  In addition, add value and improve SGS’s operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational

1. Determine if organizational activities are performed in accordance with SGS’s policies and procedures and the applicable Government legislations.
2. Executes regular audit activities in line with approved audit plan.
3. Carries out checks to ensure effective use of company resources in compliance with approved policies and procedures.
4. Provides a comprehensive and detailed audit program of audit assignments.
5. Executes specific audit engagement within specified timeframe to accomplish the audit engagement plan.
6. Develop audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
7. Obtain and review evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented.
8. Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk.
9. Prepares neat, detailed, and understandable cross-referenced work paper to evidence work done and for future reference in compliance with standard professional Internal Audit practices.
10. Make oral or written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the audit, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective action to mitigate risk, improve operations and reduce cost.
11. Prepares reports on audit findings and jointly agree with line managers on the action plan to address identified risks.
12. Supervise auditors assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables.
13. Evaluate the performance and capabilities of the Auditors after the audit.  Also, train and develop new employees
14. Communicate assigned tasks to engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results.
15. Ensure adherence at all times to all applicable professional standards.
16. Keep abreast with the latest auditing methodologies and associated technologies to be used, such as statistical sampling and electronic data processing equipment.
17. Ensure adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression – proactively seek relevant Education and training opportunities.
18. Conduct follow-up of audit recommendations given to SGS’s organizations to ensure they are properly implemented to mitigate the risks and procedures / processes are in conformity with acceptable standards to ensure issues are resolved.
19. Perform any other related functions as directed by manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent.

Professional Certifications Required:

• Professional Certifications is preferred, such as: CIA, CPA, CCSA, CMA, CISA, CRMA and CFE.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 4 - 6 years of relevant experience

LANGUAGES

Language

Proficiency Level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

English

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