The role will entail the following:
Planning- Hold open meetings with clients to explain the scope and objectives of the audit engagement and provide an overview of all phases of the audit process.
- Develop a thorough understanding of the business processes covered by the assigned audits and document the processes in organizational charts and/or process descriptions.
- Identify and document inherent risks and controls across business processes.
Fieldwork- Develop a risk-based testing plan by selecting an appropriate audit approach, testing procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgement and the internal audit methodology defined by the Department.
- Conducts audit tests and prepares working papers in accordance with IIAs standard professional methodology.
- Evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business and control objectives. Identify and document control and process weaknesses and provide evidential support for findings.
- Propose practical and value-added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies.
- Organize and reference work papers for review by CAE.
- Participate in closing meetings with the client at the end of fieldwork, providing clear explanations for identifying issues.
Reporting- Assists in preparing concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to the Department and senior management.
Other responsibilities- Supports the CAE in the development and implementation of the evolving IA methodology.
- Contributes to the safeguarding of corporate assets and the interests of Members by ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively.
- Provide advisory services to management by participating in projects designed to introduce and/or change new processes, products or facilities. Provide value added recommendations to mitigate both project and end state risks.
- Develops and maintains effective and professional working relationships with all levels of staff within the organization.
- Conducts investigations of suspected internal fraud.
- Provide consultative support to departments with regard to the adequate design and execution of risk management processes.
- Conduct testing to assist External auditors with the annual financial reporting audit.
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