Internal Auditor (Junior and Senior)

About the role

SLP Group, an international conglomerate providing MEP solutions across hospitality, education, entertainment, healthcare, commercial and industrial sectors, is hiring a Junior Internal Auditor and a Senior Internal Auditor. The Junior Auditor conducts independent reviews of financial and operational activities, assesses internal controls, identifies risks and irregularities and recommends improvements. The Senior Auditor leads and executes risk-based internal audits, evaluates internal controls and risk management, investigates irregularities and supervises junior audit staff.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct financial, operational and compliance audits, including branch audits, stock verifications, cash counts and asset inspections.
• Review financial transactions, accounting records and supporting documents; assess internal controls and identify risks, errors and irregularities.
• Investigate suspected fraud, irregularities and policy violations.
• Prepare audit reports, present findings to management and recommend corrective actions, then follow up on their implementation.
• Monitor compliance with company policies and procedures, and supervise and review the work of junior audit staff.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or a related discipline.
• For the Junior role: professional accounting or internal audit qualifications are an advantage; relevant experience in auditing, accounting or finance.
• For the Senior role: substantial experience in internal auditing, external auditing or risk management, and experience in audit supervision and preparing management reports.
• Professional qualification or part qualification in CA Sri Lanka, ACCA, CIMA or CIA is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong analytical, investigative and leadership skills.
• Good knowledge of accounting and auditing principles; advanced knowledge for the Senior role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting systems; for the Senior role, Microsoft Excel, ERP systems and audit tools.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.