Job Description
The Lesotho Post bank your only Basotho bank invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following vacant position:
Job Title : Senior Internal Auditor
Reports to : Internal Audit Manager
Location : Maseru
Grade : C
JOB PURPOSE
The position of Senior Internal Auditor is to provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Bank’s system of internal controls, governance and risk management processes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute to the delivery of the Internal Audit plan through timely completion of assigned audits.
- Perform audit assignments, conducting planning, fieldwork, and reporting activities, ensuring adherence to LPB’s Internal Audit methodology.
- Coordinate internal audit activities with LPB’s risk management, governance, and compliance functions.
- Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders.
- Provide input into the development of the internal audit function, including policy and procedure development, audit methodologies, and supporting tools.
- Prepare and/or review audit working paper documentation in accordance with professional standards.
- Follow up on audits to verify issues have been adequately addressed by management.
- Maintain the audit file, ensuring that work performed is properly documented.
- Report to the Internal Audit Manager on audit progress during the audit process.
- Draft audit reports for review by the Internal Audit Manager.
- Make oral and written presentations to management during the audit process and at the clearance meeting.
- Communicate audit results to audit clients.
- Carry out ad hoc or special assignments as determined by management.
- Represent Internal Audit in various committees within the Bank.
Job Requirement
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Auditing or Accounting.
- At least 3 years’ experience in internal or external audit preferred. Professional certifications will be advantageous.
- Experience in banking and financial services environment will be an advantage.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong knowledge of technical auditing concepts, and ability to apply audit standards.
- Proactive in researching business best practices to apply as appropriate.
- Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic – inquisitive.
- Proficient in report writing.
- Sound analytical skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment and willing to adapt to change.
- Attention to details.
- Deadline driven.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Self-driven.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
The closing date for submission of applications is 24th February, 2025.