Job Description

Quality Assurance Reviews

• Conduct ongoing and periodic quality reviews of audit engagements.
• Review audit planning, execution, documentation and reporting.
• Evaluate adherence to the Internal Audit methodology and professional standards.
• Issue quality review observations and recommendations.

Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP)

• Design and administer the QAIP framework.
• Execute annual QAIP plans.
• Monitor effectiveness of quality controls within Internal Audit.
• Report quality assurance results to Internal Audit leadership.

Methodology Management

• Maintain audit policies, procedures, templates, and guidance documents.
• Update methodology in response to changes in professional standards and regulations.
• Promote methodology consistency across all audit engagements.

External Quality Assessment Coordination

• Lead preparation activities for External Quality Assessments.
• Coordinate evidence gathering and stakeholder engagement.
• Track implementation of recommendations arising from assessments

Reporting and Analytics

• Develop quality assurance dashboards and reports.
• Analyze trends and root causes of audit quality deficiencies.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management.

Training and Development

• Deliver quality and methodology training.
• Coach auditors on quality requirements and documentation standards.
• Support departmental capability development initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Promote the use of technology and data analytics within Internal Audit.
• Benchmark audit practices against industry best practices.
  

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• Master's degree is an advantage.

Professional Certifications

• One or more of:
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Chartered Accountant (CA, ACCA, ICA, CPA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
• Experience
• Minimum 8–10 years of audit experience.
• At least 3 years in Internal Audit quality assurance, audit methodology, audit supervision, or audit quality reviews.
• Experience with External Quality Assessments is an advantage.
• Financial services experience is preferred (if applicable).

Technical Competencies

• Technical Skills
• Internal Audit Standards expertise
• QAIP implementation
• Audit methodology development
• Risk-based auditing
• Regulatory compliance
• Data analytics
• Report writing

• Root cause analysis

  Systems

• TeamMate+
• AuditBoard
• Pentana
• Power BI
• Excel Advanced
• Data analytics tools

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong independence and objectivity
• High attention to detail
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong stakeholder management
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Ability to challenge constructively
• Strategic thinking and innovation