The Internal Auditor provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls. The role evaluates financial, operational, compliance, and information-system processes; identifies control gaps and improvement opportunities; and communicates practical recommendations that support organizational objectives. The role is primarily office-based or hybrid and may require travel to operational sites, extended periods of computer use, and occasional work outside normal business hours to meet audit deadlines.

Reports to: CEO & Chairman
Department: Internal Audit
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Versailles

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, auditing, or a related field.

• Relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance, finance, or internal controls; typically five or more years.

• Working knowledge of audit methodologies, risk assessment, internal control frameworks, accounting principles, and relevant laws and regulations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data-analysis tools; experience with audit-management software is an advantage.

• Professional certification such as Bachelor’s degree  from a reputable University, CIA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, document, and periodically update a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives, risk profile, and regulatory requirements, and submit it for appropriate approval.

• Plan and perform risk-based financial, operational, compliance, and information-systems audits in accordance with the approved audit plan and applicable professional standards.

• Document processes, assess risks, evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, and maintain complete, accurate audit working papers.

• Analyze records, transactions, policies, and data to identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, non-compliance, fraud indicators, and emerging risks.

• Develop clear findings supported by evidence, identify root causes and business impact, and recommend practical corrective actions.

• Discuss audit results with process owners and management, prepare concise reports, and present sensitive issues objectively.

• Monitor agreed management actions, validate remediation, and report overdue or unresolved items.

• Support investigations, special reviews, and advisory assignments while maintaining independence and confidentiality.

• Contribute to the annual risk assessment and audit planning process, including changes in regulation, systems, and business activities.

• Promote awareness of internal controls, ethical conduct, and sound risk management across the organization.

• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education and adherence to the organization’s policies and the Global Internal Audit Standards.