Internal Auditor

**Introduction**:
HeiQ combines the flexibility and dynamism of a young and customer-oriented company with the professionalism of an international, UK stock market listed player. To bring our growing spectrum of marketing initiative to life, we are looking for a:
**Internal Auditor (100%)**

**Your responsibilities**:
**First phase**:
**Leading the Implementation of the Internal Control Environment**:

- Leading the implementation project of the revised Global Internal Processes and Controls, alongside the Finance Global Process Owner and the wider Finance and Business teams
- Providing support for the implementation of Enterprise Risk Management governance and framework.
- Engaging with key stakeholders to identify pain points and develop alternative routes to ensure a seamless implementation process.
- Reviewing, conducting design tests, and adjusting the implemented processes and controls to align with HeiQ's organizational structure and objectives.

**Second phase**:
**Planning and Conducting Audits**:

- Develop and implement the Annual Audit Plan, allocating the necessary resources and budget for internal audit activities, and ensuring that it is oriented to risk and aligns with strategic organizational goals.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments to spot control weaknesses, and provide recommendations for enhancements.
- Execute audit procedures, including fieldwork and audit tests, to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes, governance and internal controls.
- Scrutinize financial statements and accounting practices for precision and adherence to established standards and legal requisites.
- Maintain thorough documentation of audit procedures, workpapers, and evidences.

**Reporting and Communication**:

- Develop detailed audit reports which identify audit results, including findings, underlying root causes, as well as providing recommendations to mitigate/address deficiencies while adding value.
- Present audit outcomes and insights to audit stakeholders and adequate reporting lines, influencing informed decision-making.
- Propose and advocate for strategic internal control enhancements and processual optimizations.
- Monitor, follow-up and verify the efficacy of management's response and the implementation of audit recommendations.

**Compliance and Regulations**:

- Verify organization adherence to both internal policy frameworks and external legal and regulatory obligations and standards.
- Stay abreast of legislative changes with potential operational impact, integrating compliance into audit strategies.

**Advisory Services**:

- Offer expert advice, as requested by internal stakeholders, particularly on fortifying internal processes, governance and strategic planning.
- Provide strategic counsel on financial stewardship and risk management frameworks.

**Special Projects**:

- Undertake special inquiries and evaluations as commissioned by senior management, Audit Committee or the Board, addressing emergent issues with precision and insight.

**You are**:

- ** Good Communicator**: Ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.
- ** Ethical Conduct and Integrity Oriented**: Commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards and integrity in all audits.
- ** Quality Oriented**: Focus on delivering high-quality audit reports and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- ** Detail Focused**: Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring thorough and accurate audit processes.
- ** Stakeholder Management**: Effective in managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- ** Adaptable**: Flexibility to adapt to changing organizational needs and regulatory environments.
- ** Problem Solving Oriented**: Proactive in identifying issues and providing practical solutions.
- ** People Development Centered**: Supportive of team development and continuous improvement.
- ** Strategic Visioned**: Ability to align audit processes with the strategic objectives of the organization.

**You bring**:

- ** Project Management**: Ability to manage audit projects efficiently from planning to reporting.
- ** IIA Standards**: Proficient in the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
- ** Audit Methodologies and Techniques**: Skilled in various audit methodologies and techniques.
- ** Internal Control Evaluation**: Expertise in evaluating and improving internal controls.
- ** Monitoring and Follow-up of Internal Audit**: Capability to monitor and ensure the follow-up of audit recommendations.
- ** Risk Assessment**: Proficient in identifying and assessing organizational risks.
- ** Analytical Capacity**: Strong analytical skills to interpret and analyze complex data.
- ** Accounting Knowledge**: Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- ** Regulatory Compliance**: Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
- ** IT/ERP Proficiency**: Proficient in using IT and ERP systems for au