Internal Audit Assistant

Role Overview

This position sits within the finance function and exists to give the Head of Finance hands-on support in safeguarding company assets and tightening the internal control framework. Day-to-day, the Internal Audit Assistant reviews how money and goods move through the organisation, checks that transactions align with internal policies, and documents findings that lead to practical improvements. The work directly contributes to reducing risk, strengthening accountability, and helping the company operate more efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned internal audit tasks, from planning and fieldwork through to completing working papers that clearly support conclusions.
• Review financial records, payment cycles, and operational workflows to confirm they adhere to company policies, procedures, and delegated authorities.
• Perform physical verification exercises covering cash counts, inventory levels, procurement activities, and company assets, noting discrepancies for follow-up.
• Track compliance with statutory regulations, donor or industry requirements, and internal policy changes, flagging areas of non-compliance to senior staff.
• Draft clear, concise audit reports that summarise risk findings, root causes, and agreed corrective actions for management review.
• Monitor the status of audit recommendations, follow up with process owners, and update tracking records until actions are fully closed out.
• Identify control weaknesses or inefficiencies in existing processes and propose realistic improvements that reduce risk without disrupting operations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
• Part-qualified CPA or ACCA, specifically at Part II level or equivalent; active progress toward full certification is considered favourably.
• One to two years of hands-on experience in internal audit, finance, or accounting roles where controls, reconciliations, or compliance were involved.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas and data filtering, plus practical competence in other Office applications.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is a strong plus, particularly experience extracting reports or reviewing transactional data from an integrated platform.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism when working with sensitive financial information.
• Strong analytical thinking, numerical accuracy, and an eye for detail when examining records and identifying anomalies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present audit findings in a structured and understandable way.
• Comfortable working independently, managing multiple tasks, and delivering accurate work under tight deadlines.