Audit Specialist (Fin/Ops)

Job Summary The Audit Specialist (Fin/Ops) focuses on financial stewardship, procurement integrity, and operational efficiency. Reporting to the Manager Internal Audit, this role ensures that the organisation’s governance, risk management, and internal controls are operating effectively and in compliance with public-sector rules. Key Responsibilities • Executing integrated audits covering financial, operational, and compliance domains. Conducting independent financial audits to verify compliance with statutes, procure-ment rules, and internal policies. • Auditing contracting processes, SLAs, and vendor performance to assess valuefor-money. Preparation of planning, execution, and reporting files for financial and opera-tional reviews. Identifying weaknesses in financial controls and procurement integrity, offering recommendations to improve efficiency. • Conducting audit interviews and discussing findings with management to ensure factual accuracy. • Preparing high-quality integrated audit reports that synthesise complex financial evi-dence for the Manager’s and Director's review. • Conducting follow-ups on management actions and maintaining records of audit issues and remediation status. • Assisting in internal investigations related to financial misconduct or fraud. Qualifications & Experience Education: • Bachelor’s or a higher degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a relevant field or qualified ACCA, CA, or ACMA or a Finalist (ACCA, CA, or ACMA). In case of Finalist, a minimum of bachelor degree shall be required. Experience: • At least 4 years of experience (both pre and post qualification) in internal audit or exter-nal audits. Experience with Big 4 firms will be an advantage. Technical Skills: • Good grasp of financial, compliance and performance audits