We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual to join our team as Internal Auditor to support the organisation in Internal Audit/Control Assurance. You will be excellent at embracing change, identifying not only known and unknown risk but also new and untapped opportunities. With a drive to change, you are at the forefront ready to transform and capitalise on risk.

The ideal candidate will be inquisitive self-starter, want to be intellectually stimulated, and be driven to continuously improve, and expand their knowledge and skills.

Attributes:

(i) Excellent interpersonal skills, an inquisitive mind, and the ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation with multiple functions and organisational levels, together with a positive attitude and strong work ethic with high integrity required.

(ii) Ability to be hands-on and detail oriented, manage competing priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment by encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing, and consistently delivering quality work to agreed deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify significant risks to business objectives, processes, programmes, and projects;
• Assessing the design, effectiveness, and efficiency of internal controls over risks;
• Plan, lead, organise and control activities within the section;
• Prepare timely audit reports as well as strategic and annual audit plans in liaison with stakeholders;
• Ensure audit works are fully documented and carried out in accordance with established International Internal Audit (IIA) Standards;
• Build, coach, and train audit teams, and prepare the internal audit programme as well as monitor its implementation;
• Report on deficiencies and malpractices observed and propose remedial actions;
• Ensure soundness, adequacy, and application of internal controls;
• Foster constructive working relationships and mutual understanding with management, external auditors, and other stakeholders for proper coordination of work; and
• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development to contribute to continuous improvement across all Internal Audit activities.

To succeed in this role, you should possess a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board of Metro Express Ltd (MEL). You should also be fully ACCA or CIA qualified, registered with the Mauritius Institute of Professional Accountants (MIPA) in accordance with Section 51 of the Financial Reporting Act, and have a minimum of five (5) years’ proven post-qualification experience.