Audit Officer (IT, Compliance, Financial & Organizational Audit)

The Audit Officer is responsible for conducting independent audits across IT systems, financial operations, compliance, and organizational processes to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, identify risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry best practices.

Role Overview

Execute risk-based audits covering financial, operational, IT, compliance, and organizational functions.Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk mitigation measures.Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, and compliance issues, recommending practical corrective actions.Support the implementation of the annual audit plan while ensuring timely completion of assigned audits.Prepare audit reports and monitor the implementation of agreed corrective and preventive actions.

Key Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Conduct operational, financial, IT, compliance, procurement, HR, and process audits in accordance with the approved audit plan.Review financial records, accounting transactions, procurement activities, and operational processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.Perform IT audits covering application controls, infrastructure, cybersecurity, access management, data protection, backups, and disaster recovery processes.Evaluate compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and industry standards.Assess business risks and internal control effectiveness across departments and recommend process improvements.Document audit observations, prepare detailed audit reports, and present findings to the Audit Manager.Follow up on audit findings to ensure corrective actions are implemented within agreed timelines.Participate in investigations relating to fraud, policy violations, control failures, or whistleblower complaints.Coordinate with department heads during audits and provide guidance on strengthening internal controls.Maintain audit working papers, evidence, risk registers, and documentation in accordance with professional audit standards.Support external auditors, regulators, and certification bodies during statutory, compliance, and certification audits.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and governance.

Qualifications

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent are an added advantage.

Experience

3–6 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, IT Audit, Compliance, Risk Management, or Finance.Experience conducting audits across financial, operational, IT, and compliance functions.Exposure to FinTech, Banking, Financial Services, ERP, or Software Development environments is highly desirable.Experience working with ERP systems, databases, and audit documentation tools.