Audit Team Lead

• JOB SUMMARY

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIES:

• Conducts audit review as per Annual Audit plan.
• Prepares the necessary audit work papers.
• Prepares an “Annual Working File” for each assignment.
• Reviews last year’s work papers to identify outstanding issues.
• Based on the final “Annual Internal Audit Plan”, prepare specific assignment audit program.
• File a copy of the “audit assignment audit program” and the communication made in writing with the department head in the “General Internal Audit File”.
• Answer any queries by organizational unit managers regarding the content of the report.
• Perform the audit assignment as per the program
• Resolves issues, if possible, with the process owners.
• Completes the audit work program and covers all tasks necessary to review the functions audited.
• Writes down detailed remarks, analysis or accompanying notes to support the work program’s main analysis.
• Attaches all required documentation with the work program.
• Inform the Chief Internal Auditor of any unusual events while performing the audit work, and abides by internal audit code of conduct and ethics at all times.
• Prepare draft report describing findings, conclusions and recommended action and passes the report to the Chief Internal Auditor for review.
• Enter any amendments and prepare the organizational unit’s report in final format.
• Based on all the reports prepared for each organizational unit, allocate responsibilities for each Internal Auditor to follow-up the Internal Audit recommendations.
• Completes any specific task or function review as assigned.
• Guide and support the auditors within the team
• Follow-up the implementation of recommended action and report to Chief Internal Auditor regularly.

• Ability to challenge senior leadership in a constructive manner.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Developed presentation and communication skills (fluency in spoken and written English)
• Strong moral and ethical principles.
• Strong negotiating skills with both financial and commercial issues.
• Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality
• Computer skills
• Knowledge of business processes, systems, with particular attention to FMCG
• A dedicated, hardworking individual, with strong attention to details
• Management and leadership skills
• Integrity and good ethics

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education

• MBA, BA degree in finance, accounting or equivalent, preferably a qualified accountant (ET)

Experience

• 6+ years of experience in a similar role, ideally in FMCG industry with strong track-record of building competent team.

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of wide range of internal audit such as management and financial audits.