Internal Auditor

VIGOR Group of Companies is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to execute internal audit assignments across assigned subsidiaries and departments in accordance with the approved audit plan.

The role focuses on evaluating internal controls, financial integrity, operational effectiveness, risk management, and regulatory compliance while identifying weaknesses and providing practical recommendations to strengthen operations and safeguard company assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based internal audits across assigned subsidiaries and departments.
• Perform audit planning, fieldwork, testing, and documentation in accordance with approved audit programs.
• Evaluate financial, operational, and compliance controls.
• Review monthly debtors' and creditors' ageing reports and confirmations.
• Verify liabilities presented in management reports.
• Conduct petty cash counts and review cash and bank transactions.
• Reconcile financial information against the Trial Balance and management reports.
• Review procurement, payments, and expenditure transactions for compliance with policies and approvals.
• Audit operational processes relevant to assigned business units.
• Assess operational efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with internal procedures.
• Conduct periodic physical verification of company assets and inventories.
• Review asset registers, CAPEX additions, disposals, and inventory controls.
• Identify risks relating to loss, misuse, theft, and wastage and recommend corrective measures.
• Assess compliance with statutory requirements, industry regulations, labour laws, tax obligations, and insurance requirements.
• Support external audits, regulatory inspections, and accreditation reviews.
• Prepare clear and timely internal audit reports outlining findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Discuss audit findings with responsible teams and agree on appropriate management action plans.
• Follow up on agreed corrective actions and report implementation progress.
• Identify emerging risks and communicate them to the Internal Audit Supervisor.
• Contribute to risk registers and control self-assessments.
• Conduct special audits and investigations when assigned.
• Perform other audit-related duties assigned by senior audit personnel or management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of auditing experience.
• CPA qualification or currently pursuing CPA.
• CIA or CFE professional certification is an added advantage.
• Experience working within a diversified group of companies.
• Exposure to the manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and risk management.
• Ability to conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Strong analytical and audit reporting skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Willingness to relocate to Zanzibar.