Senior Internal Auditor

CJ Patel Group·Wailekutu, Lami, Fiji

Finance & Accounting·Full time

Salary not disclosed·Posted 2 days ago

About the company

CJ Patel Group is a diverse group of companies across a variety of industries, united by a common goal of delivering world-class products and services. Headquartered in Suva, Fiji, the group operates manufacturing, sales, distribution and service businesses across the country with renowned brands and products, including significant exports to a number of countries.

About the role

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for the successful completion of assigned audit engagements from planning through to completion, including pre-planning and wrap-up activities. The position reports to the Manager Internal Audit at CJ Patel & Company Pte Limited. The role covers verification of financial and administrative controls, statements and reports for accuracy and consistency, evaluation of payroll and inventory procedures, and auditing of information systems for compliance with data security and storage requirements. It also involves reviewing internal controls, policies and procedures for effectiveness, preparing audit reports of findings and analysis, recommending improvements, and conducting risk assessments to recommend aversion measures and cost savings. The auditor ensures statutory and regulatory compliance with bodies such as FRCS, FNPF, the Companies Act, FNU and RBF, and supervises junior auditing personnel, incorporating their research work into the auditing process.

Key responsibilities

• Complete audit engagements and procedures per the audit plan, verifying financial and administrative controls, statements and reports for accuracy and consistency.
• Evaluate payroll and inventory procedures and reconcile records.
• Audit information systems, assessing compliance with data security and storage requirements.
• Review internal controls, policies and procedures for effectiveness.
• Prepare audit reports of findings and analysis, identifying and recommending revisions and improvements to internal practices.
• Conduct risk assessments to recommend aversion measures and cost savings, and follow up with management to close audit gaps.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance with FRCS, FNPF, the Companies Act, FNU and RBF.
• Supervise junior auditing personnel and incorporate their research work into the auditing process.

About the successful candidate

• Preferred degree in Accounting, Finance, Technology or equivalent; a higher degree such as a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Accounting and Information Systems, Economics or Management is desirable.
• A minimum of at least four years' audit experience with strong knowledge of auditing standards, procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
• Computer literate with good documentation skills.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills with the ability to work with large amounts of complex financial data.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Solid communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop and apply procedures to help the organisation achieve its goals, and to communicate using formal business writing.
• Demonstrates commitment to customer service for both internal and external customers, and works in a team towards a common aim.