Job Overview

The Internal Audit Intern will support the Internal Audit Unit in the planning and execution of financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with established audit standards and institutional policies. The role offers practical exposure to audit procedures, internal control evaluation, risk assessment, and compliance reviews.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Support

• Assist in conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits under the supervision of senior audit staff.
• Review financial transactions, supporting documentation, and records for accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in evaluating internal controls and risk management processes across departments.
• Document audit findings and recommendations in a clear and structured manner.
• Assist in testing the effectiveness of internal controls and identifying control weaknesses.
• Support the identification of gaps in financial and operational processes and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to fraud risk assessments.
• Maintain audit working papers in accordance with internal audit standards.
• Keep organised records of audit assignments and compliance reviews.

Learning Opportunities

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Gain practical experience in financial, operational, and compliance auditing.
• Develop skills in reviewing financial transactions, records, and internal controls.
• Build competency in audit documentation and preparation of working papers.
• Enhance analytical and problem-solving skills in identifying risks and control gaps.
• Develop an understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
• Strengthen professional communication, ethics, and confidentiality practices.

Supervision and Reporting

The Intern will:

• Report to the Internal Audit and Risk Manager or a designated supervisor.
• Receive day-to-day guidance from Senior Auditors and Audit Officers.
• Work under close supervision with regular feedback and performance evaluations.
• Participate in structured on-the-job training.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all institutional policies and professional standards.

Qualifications and Skills

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or Risk Management from a recognised and accredited institution of higher learning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and report writing skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively within a team.

• Assist in conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits under the supervision of senior audit staff.
• Review financial transactions, supporting documentation, and records for accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in evaluating internal controls and risk management processes across departments.
• Document audit findings and recommendations in a clear and structured manner.
• Assist in testing the effectiveness of internal controls and identifying control weaknesses.
• Support the identification of gaps in financial and operational processes and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to fraud risk assessments.
• Maintain audit working papers in accordance with internal audit standards.
• Keep organised records of audit assignments and compliance reviews.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and report writing skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively within a team.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or Risk Management from a recognised and accredited institution of higher learning.