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PSG is an Oil Palm and Rubber Plantations company located at Daboase in the Wassa East District of the Western Region. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of SOCFINAF SA of Luxembourg and has over 2,000 employees.
Job Description
Reporting directly to: Superintendent, Internal Auditor
Introduction
We seek an experienced and qualified Junior Internal Auditor to join our team at PSG.
As a certified Internal Auditor, you will play a pivotal role in adding value and improving our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
If you have a passion for finance, join our internal audit function and contribute to our commitment to excellence in corporate governance and risk management.
Objectives Of The Role
- Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Internal Audit, conduct follow-up audits to evaluate the effectiveness of action plans resulting from internal audits.
- Assessing and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Providing the Senior Internal Auditor with accurate and timely follow-up reports, including recommendations for improvement.
- Assist in giving independent and objective assessments of residual risks with regards to internal controls.
- Assist in proposing recommendations to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk management strategies.
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting in planning and executing follow-up audits, including data analysis and testing.
- Review financial statements and supporting documentation.
- Assist in evaluating internal control systems and ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures.
- Assist in performing risk assessments and internal control evaluations.
- Identify and investigate potentially fraudulent activities or financial irregularities.
- Assist in identifying missing controls and recommending risk mitigation measures.
- Prepare and present follow-up audit summaries to Senior Internal Auditor.
- Monitor implementation status of audit recommendations.
- Engage towards continual knowledge development.
- Stay abreast with the latest regulations and best practices in internal auditing.
Required Skills or Experience
Skills And Qualifications
- Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Professional certification, or willingness to obtain one of the existing professional certifications, such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or CISA (Certified IS Auditor).
- 2-5 years’ experience in auditing/controlling or a closely related field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for training, skill development, and professional certification programs.
- Strong understanding of accounting standards, taxation, and legal requirements.
- Proficiency in using audit action follow-up software and data analysis tools.
- Experience in performing follow-up audits.
- Proficiency in preparing and reviewing financial documents and audit reports.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently or in a team.
- Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Analyzing and evaluating accounting documents, reports, data, flowcharts, etc.
- Sound independent judgement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Ability to adapt to changing regulatory environments and industry practices.
- Fluency in English. French is a plus
Preferred Skills And Qualifications
- Advanced degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Experience in conducting audits in Europe or Africa.
- Knowledge of IT systems and experience with data analytics.
- Experience with data analytics and visualization tools.
- Working knowledge of financial analysis techniques.
- Great attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to work with large data sets.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
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Learning Elements
The Junior Internal Auditor would be provided training during his/her assignment in conducting Internal Audit missions in accordance with the standards promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA – www.theiia.org) and to provide high-quality work deliverables bringing added value to the organization.
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