Midlands State University MSU

Internal Auditor

Accounting & Finance Jobs
Salary
Negotiable

Job Description

INTERNAL AUDITOR

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will report to the Senior Internal Auditor and will:

Carrying out full audits of the organization; including assessing risk and the necessary risk management steps to forestall fraud.
Ensuring controls management regarding financial reliability and compliance by making sure that directions and regulations are strictly adhered to.
Preparing and presenting reports that clearly reflect the audit results.
Acting objectively by giving independent advice in order to ensure legality and achievement of organizational goals.
Maintaining and improving on existing open communication with management.
Assisting to document the audit process and preparing audit findings.
Assisting in following-up on audit assignments given to other Audit Clerks
Checking all accounting processes and databases.
Reviewing and inspecting budgets and other related financial records and statements.
Helping to review and proffer solutions to internal audit issues.
Checking and verifying conformity with industry standards, best practices, and institutional guidelines.
Participating in meetings with different departments in order to update audit findings and improve on the audit process.
Working in a team in order to achieve the aims and objectives of the organization.
Recommending the best and proven ways for an organization or company to avoid fraud and reduce risks.
Evaluating the internal control of the organization or company.
Working harmoniously with external auditors as requested by the organization.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Commerce Accounting Honours or Internal Auditing Degree, and
At least 2 years’ experience in an auditing environment.
KEY COMPETENCIES

Proven teamwork and problem-solving abilities
Strong ability to work on multiple tasks or assignments
Possess excellent communication skills
Possess strong organizational skills
Possess a high level of professionalism, integrity, and truthfulness in all dealings
Possession of sound independent judgment
Possess strong knowledge of auditing standards, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations
Possess advanced skills in computer applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other accounting software
Strong ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit six sets of applications, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to:

The Deputy Registrar Human Resources

Midlands State University

P Bag 9055

GWERU

Closing date for applications is 04 August 2020. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.