Internal Auditor at Unifi Group

Role Purpose: 

• As the Internal Auditor, you will plan and execute comprehensive audits across Unifi’s operations, finances, and compliance functions. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure that all audit processes align with business needs and regulatory standards. You will also oversee audit timelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, actionable audit findings that drive operational integrity and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Operational Audits:

• Conduct ongoing audits on areas vulnerable to operational fraud.
• Investigate unusual loan account transactions and branch cash-out instances.
• Monitor and audit cash variances and end-of-day discrepancies.
• Perform cash counts and ensure accuracy of cash-to-bank and bank-to-cash processes.
• Sample 10-20 clients weekly to verify transaction validity.

Financial Audits:

• Ensure proper implementation of accounting policies.
• Reconcile loan books and verify the legitimacy of expense authorizations.
• Review clearing account reconciliations and audit banking rights/recipients.
• Inspect processed journals for accuracy.

Compliance Audits:

• Conduct regulatory compliance audits to ensure adherence to applicable standards.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification: Diploma/BTech/BCom in Internal Auditing/Finance
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar audit role.
• Experience in financial services is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently or within a team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
• Willingness to travel across Africa.
• A passion for Africa and a commitment to working in a developing world context.

Closing Date 06 November 2024