Group Internal Auditor
- Industry Other
- Category Accounting
- Location Kathmandu, Nepal
- Expiry date Jul 31, 2025 (Expired)
Job Description
Job Title: Group Internal Auditor
Department: Audit and Compliance
Reports To: CFO
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Timing: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Group Internal Auditor is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, overseeing the completion of external audits, and demonstrating a strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) within the HRO industry. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity and transparency of the organization's financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Internal Audit and Compliance
- Conduct risk-based internal audits to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and policies
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across all group entities.
- Monitor adherence to audit standards and reporting frameworks (e.g., IFRS, GAAP where applicable).
- Follow up on audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
2. External Audit Coordination
- Act as the key liaison between the company and external auditors during statutory audits and special reviews.
- Coordinate the preparation and delivery of audit schedules, financial data, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure timely and accurate responses to external audit queries and ensure audit completion within set timelines.
3. IFRS and Financial Reporting Oversight
- Interpret and apply IFRS standards to ensure financial statements are accurate, transparent, and consistent across regions.
- Provide technical accounting support and advice to finance teams on complex transactions or changes in accounting policies.
- Assist in the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
4. Risk Management
- Identify and assess key operational, financial, and compliance risks across business units.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the company’s risk management and internal control systems.
- Recommend and implement strategies to mitigate risks and monitor remediation efforts.
- Escalate significant risks to senior management and the board when necessary.
5. Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare and present internal audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and management responses.
- Maintain accurate and complete audit workpapers and documentation in accordance with professional auditing standards.
- Track audit issues and ensure timely resolution by responsible parties.
6. Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and internal control enhancements across departments.
- Lead or support internal initiatives to enhance audit methodologies, tools, and templates.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is required, with preference given to candidates holding an MBA degree.
- Qualified CA, ACCA certified, or CPA is a plus.
- Corporate Finance experience is preferred.
- Proven experience in internal audit, compliance, or external audit roles, preferably within the HRO industry.
- Strong understanding of IFRS standards and their application to financial reporting.
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.