Senior Internal Auditor

Job description / Role

Description

The senior internal auditor is responsible for assisting in the planning, execution, and oversight of internal audit engagements, ensuring that risk management, internal controls, and governance processes are effective. This position demands strong analytical skills, the ability to collaborate with management to address audit findings, and a solid understanding of audit methodologies, particularly within the construction and real estate sectors.

Requirements

• Audit strategy & execution: Support the director of internal audit in developing strategies to improve internal controls, minimize risks, and ensure compliance with group policies.
• Operational audits: Conduct operational audits as outlined in the annual internal audit plan, ensuring the engagement objectives are met effectively.
• Audit reporting: Draft comprehensive audit reports, summarize findings, obtain management responses, and issue reports in alignment with the internal audit department's processes and procedures.
• Remediation follow-up: Track and follow up on remediation efforts related to audit findings to ensure that corrective actions are implemented.
• Collaboration with management: Work closely with management to develop solutions to address identified risks or control gaps, ensuring timely and adequate implementation of remediation plans.
• Audit documentation: Prepare accurate, logical, and detailed work papers that clearly describe the work performed, testing results, and conclusions drawn.
• Audit planning: Assist in planning audit engagements by gathering necessary information and identifying key areas of risk and control weaknesses.
• Monitoring & progress tracking: Monitor audit progress to ensure timely completion within the allocated time frame and provide regular updates to the director of internal audit.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of internal audit experience, preferably within the construction and real estate industries. Previous experience with a "Big 4" audit firm is an advantage.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), or equivalents are highly preferred.
• Technical skills: Strong proficiency in audit methodologies, risk assessment techniques, and report writing. Knowledge of financial systems and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Problem-solving: Demonstrated ability to identify internal control weaknesses and provide practical recommendations for process improvements.
• Teamwork & delegation: Ability to work within teams, delegate effectively, and ensure timely completion of audit tasks. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Attention to detail: Ability to maintain high-quality work standards in documentation, testing, and reporting.

Benefits

Private health insurance
Pension plan
Paid time off
Training & development
Performance bonus