Junior Internal Auditor

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Junior Internal Auditor is to support the Internal Auditor in delivering independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of the organisation’s risk management, internal control, and governance processes. This is achieved through conducting comprehensive audits and evaluations of financial and operational activities to identify potential risks, control weaknesses, and areas of non-compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Implementation of Audit Plan

• Assist in executing audits in line with the approved annual/internal audit plan.

• Ensure audits are completed within agreed timelines and scope.

2. Audit Planning & Execution

• Compile statements of work, system descriptions, risk assessments, and audit programmes.

• Prepare compliant working papers aligned to audit standards.

• Address review notes and maintain updated audit documentation.

3. Internal Audit Reporting & Feedback

• Assist in preparing high-quality internal audit reports, including:

  • Control/standard/criteria

  • Detailed findings and ratings

  • Root cause analysis

  • Recommendations

  • Management action plans

• Communicate findings effectively to process owners.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with stakeholders to understand operational risks and strategic goals.

• Communicate processes and audit findings clearly and professionally.

5. Follow-Up Audits

• Conduct follow-up audits to verify the implementation of corrective actions.

• Track outstanding findings and support continuous improvement initiatives.

6. Cross-Functional & Strategic Projects

• Provide audit oversight in projects involving Procurement, Finance, and other departments.

• Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and automation opportunities.

• Deliver audit-focused reports on project outcomes.

7. Ad-Hoc Investigations

• Conduct internal investigations into reported concerns or misconduct.

• Prepare detailed investigation reports and collaborate with Legal, HR, and Compliance.

• Ensure investigations are objective, confidential, and aligned with company policy.

8. Time Management

• Timely submission of deliverables on quality output and which requires minimal review.
• Proactively communicate progress, challenges, and resource needs to audit management to avoid delays and ensure alignment with expectations.

9. Innovation & Value Addition

• Identify cost-savings and process-improvement opportunities.

• Incorporate data analytics into audit engagements where applicable.

• Advisory Engagements: Participation in non-assurance activities such as system implementations, policy reviews, or governance frameworks

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Internal Audit, or a related field (Essential)

Experience

• 1–4 years’ experience as a Junior Internal Auditor (Essential)

• 1–4 years’ experience in the retail & wholesale industry (Essential)

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of Risk Management & Assessment

• Advanced knowledge of Auditing & Accounting Principles

• Advanced understanding of Internal Controls

• Intermediate knowledge of Fraud Risk Assessment, Ethics & Compliance, Corporate Governance

• Strong report writing and communication capability

• Intermediate Cross - Functional Collaboration.

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)

• High attention to detail and ethical integrity

• Strong planning, organising, and investigative skills

• Adaptability and the ability to work in a dynamic environment