The Internal Audit Assistant is responsible for conducting internal audit activities consistent with the international internal auditing standards.in all companies of HV Group.

The Internal Audit Assistant is responsible for modelling and acting in accordance with HV Group’s guiding principles.

Technical Expertise

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in designing audit objectives, logistics, schedules and scope;
• Assist in the design and execution of operational, financial, compliance and technological audits to ensure adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control environment, compliance with Company policies and procedures and applicable rules and regulations, and identify opportunities for process improvements;
• Create audit schedules and plans for the internal audit assignments;
• Execute audit programs to achieve audit objectives;
• Assess the audit findings and initiate corrective measures to ensure effectiveness in financial system of operations;
• Prepare audit reports including the audit findings and appropriate corrective actions initiated for the top management;
• Ensure, track and monitor appropriate follow-up actions;
• Maintain an awareness of audit trends and “best practices”;
• Ensure best practices, standards and procedures of the company in all audit operations;
• Perform other internal audit related duties as assigned; and
• Interact with Company management and key personnel to build / maintain ongoing business relationships by utilizing strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications and Requirements

The job holder should ideally possess:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance or ACCA / CIA partly qualified;
• Well versed in internal audit principles;
• Fully computer literate in Microsoft packages – word, excel, outlook, visio and powerpoint;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Good written and spoken English and French.

The job holder should be:

• Highly attentive to detail and possess excellent analytical skills
• Pro-active in problem solving and able to analyse information, explore different options, using initiative to seek solutions and form conclusions whilst demonstrating awareness, creative and critical thinking.

Experience

The ideal job holder should have:

• 0-1-year experience in the related field with good knowledge in risk and controls.
• Candidates with internship experience should have an edge