Internal Audit Officer

The Audit Officer supports the execution of risk-based internal audit engagements to assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance practices across the organization. The role performs audit testing, documents findings, supports audit reporting, and follows up on remediation actions to help strengthen control effectiveness, operational discipline, and audit readiness.Key Accountabilities & ActivitiesGeneric AccountabilitiesTechnical ExecutionExecute assigned tasks and responsibilities in line with defined processes and requirements.Apply and analyze technical information to deliver accurate and timely outputs.Reporting & DocumentationPrepare reports, documentation, and required deliverables in line with defined standards.Maintain accurate records, data, and documentation.Process ComplianceFollow policies, procedures, and defined workflows to ensure adherence to standards.Maintain compliance with operational guidelines and requirements.Problem SolvingIdentify and analyze issues within the area of responsibility.Report findings and support resolution of issues, escalating complex matters as required.CoordinationSupport coordination with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of tasks. Prepare and provide input for team deliverables as required.Job-Specific AccountabilitiesAudit Engagement ExecutionExecute assigned internal audit activities in accordance with the approved audit plan, audit methodology, and engagement scope.Support walkthroughs, process reviews, testing procedures, and evidence gathering to assess control effectiveness and compliance with policies.Assist in identifying process gaps, control weaknesses, and areas of non-compliance during audit engagements.Report audit observations and supports documentation of findings, risks, and root causes.Internal Controls TestingExecute control testing procedures across financial, operational, compliance, and technology-enabled processes.Review supporting documents, transactions, approvals, and system records to validate control design and operating effectiveness.Maintain testing documentation and evidence to support audit conclusions.Report exceptions, deviations, or control gaps identified during testing.Audit Documentation & WorkpapersPrepare and maintain audit workpapers, testing sheets, process notes, and supporting documentation in line with internal audit standards.Ensure audit evidence is complete, accurate, properly referenced, and sufficient to support audit findings.Maintain organized audit files and documentation to support quality review and audit traceability.Assist in updating audit trackers, issue logs, and engagement documentation.Audit Reporting SupportSupport preparation of audit findings, issue summaries, and draft audit report inputs.Assist in documenting risk implications, root causes, and recommended actions for identified issues.Prepare supporting analysis and evidence summaries for review by senior audit team members.Report progress, testing outcomes, and key observations to the audit engagement lead.Follow-Up & Remediation TrackingSupport follow-up on audit findings, management action plans, and remediation commitments.Monitor status of assigned remediation items and assist in collecting evidence of action closure.Review remediation evidence and report delays, gaps, or incomplete actions for escalation.Maintain updated records of audit finding status and closure progress.Risk & Compliance Review SupportSupport review of business processes against internal policies, Delegation of Authority, compliance requirements, and control frameworks.Assist in identifying risks related to process execution, documentation, approvals, segregation of duties, and policy compliance.Report potential control risks and support analysis of impact on business processes.Data Analysis & Audit InsightsSupport analysis of operational, financial, and compliance data to identify exceptions, trends, and potential control issues.Prepare data extracts, reconciliations, and exception reports to support audit testing. Assist in using audit tools, ERP reports, and data analytics outputs to improve testing coverage and audit insights.