Audit Officer at Synapse Resource Center

About the Role

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Audit Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Review financial statements for compliance with Local Revenue System
• Review branch accounts for Statutory bodies recognition criteria
• Prepare internal audit reports and document audit work results in compliance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards
• Assist with value-for-money audits, monitoring discounts, client questionnaire feedback, and asset maintenance schedules
• Assist with ICT audits, including resolution of ICT issues and safety of company-issued devices
• Review cash books for correctness and trace to backup documents and actual inventory items/assets
• Review billing records and selected payment requests for accuracy
• Prepare monthly audit reports and submit to Line Manager
• Review bank account reconciliation and detect inconsistencies with cash books
• Accompany purchasers to market and conduct market research for cost analysis
• Conduct monthly inventory counts (store items, food stuff, medication and health products), trace actual quantities to records, and detect irregularities
• Count cash and trace to cash book
• Carry out spot checks on store items, food stuff, medication and health products
• Review Fixed Assets register for correctness and completeness, and conduct surprise checks
• Test the effectiveness of existing internal controls and identify improvement areas based on global best practices
• Provide support for special investigations and ad-hoc assignments

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Auditing
• B.Sc. in Accounting, Economics or related field
• Professional Certification in IIA or ICAN (advantageous)

Required Skills

• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Team collaboration
• Strong Excel proficiency
• Attention to detail