- Audit Planning & Engagement Support
- Assist the Senior Auditor or Audit Manager in planning audit engagements, including understanding the audit scope, objectives, key risks, and required resources.
- Participate in process walkthroughs to gain an understanding of business operations, workflows, and control environments.
- Contribute to developing audit procedures under guidance from senior team members.
- Execution of Audit Fieldwork
- Perform detailed testing of internal controls, financial transactions, operational processes, and system-generated data following audit methodologies and IIA standards.
- Conduct fieldwork such as reviewing documents, validating transactions, observing processes, and testing automated controls.
- Apply analytical techniques to identify control gaps, irregularities, or process inefficiencies.
- Ensure all assigned testing tasks are completed within agreed timelines.
- Documentation & Evidence Management
- Prepare clear and complete audit working papers, including test steps, evidence, results, and conclusions.
- Ensure all documentation complies with internal audit quality standards and is ready for review by the Senior Auditor or Manager.
- Maintain organized digital audit files to support observations and audit reporting.
- Reporting & Communication
- Draft initial audit observations supported by evidence and submit them to the Senior Auditor/Manager for review.
- Assist in preparing audit reports, including summaries of findings, root-cause analysis, and recommended improvements.
- Communicate preliminary results professionally with process owners and respond to information requests.
- Participate in discussions and interviews with process owners and staff to understand processes, risks, and control activities.
- Coordinate with departments to gather required data, documents, and clarifications during audit fieldwork.
- Maintain professional and effective communication throughout the audit process.
- Learning, Development & Continuous Improvement
- Continuously develop knowledge of business processes, internal controls, risks, and audit methodologies.
- Learn and apply data analytics tools, audit software, and digital audit techniques where relevant.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the audit function by sharing insights and feedback from audit assignments.
- Complete CIA
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