Senior Auditor - Technical

Client of People Dynamics

Perform the assigned duties with honesty, diligence, and responsibility, in line with the IIA Code of Ethics and Standards.

Support the IA Manager to ensure organizational independence annually and consult with the IA Manager to take necessary actions or safeguard measures if the independence is impaired.

Execute audits as per the Annual Audit Plan and submit timely and accurate reports to different stakeholders.

Participate in the kick-off meetings for Internal Audit with relevant internal stakeholders ensuring introduction of the internal audit scope, objectives, and identification of required information and documents.

Ensure applicable engagements (assurance and advisory) of the internal audit plan are executed, including establishment of objectives and scope, documentation of work programs and testing results, and communication of engagement results with applicable conclusions and recommendations to appropriate parties.

Present preliminary findings to relevant internal stakeholders to obtain clarifications, review justifications, supporting material, and agree on corrective actions.

Review and validate identified repeated irregularities, collaborate with relevant internal stakeholders to identify and resolve root causes, and escalate unresolved and/or critical cases to the Internal Audit Manager for decision-making.

Conduct special assignments including audits, investigations, and other services as directed related to breaches of the code of ethics, corruption, and fraud by employees or contractors.

Support the Internal Audit Manager in coordinating with external stakeholders (e.g., State Audit Bureau, External Auditors, etc.).

Ensure emerging trends and successful practices in internal auditing are being considered.

Ensure trends and emerging issues that could impact the client are communicated to the Internal Audit Manager as appropriate.

Engage the auditee through open communication to ensure comprehension of audit scope, purpose, and approach.

Engage with the Internal Audit Manager to obtain guidance as required for successful completion of assignments including supervisory review for ongoing projects.

Ensure quality review and archival of audit documentation.

Develop and apply foundational IT knowledge to assess technology-related risks and controls during audits. Evaluate IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, cybersecurity measures (inhouse/in consultation with External Consultant and IT team).

Internal Auditing Competencies

International Professional Practices Framework: Develop engagement work programs incorporating applicable Standards, Topical Requirements, and Global Guidance.

Ethics and Professionalism: Apply ethical principles ensuring impartiality and adherence to professional responsibilities.

Quality Assurance and Improvement Program: Support QAIP by adhering to professional standards and participating in assessments; drive continuous improvement in audit quality and performance.

Audit Methodologies: Support in developing engagement work programs that include analytical procedures and sample-based testing to assess control effectiveness.

Integrated and Coordinated Assurance: Support internal audit engagements by gathering information on risk assessments performed by other assurance providers.

Reporting Results: Prepare concise audit reports communicating findings, root causes, and recommendations, validated with stakeholders.

Professional Competencies

Leadership: Administer audit engagements, facilitating discussions with management on risk mitigation and process improvement.

Professional Communications: Communicate audit objectives and scope clearly, adapting content for various audiences.

Negotiation and Conflict Management: Resolve disagreements on audit conclusions through collaboration and evidence-based reasoning.

Data Analysis: Perform data analysis using IT tools (e.g., TeamMate Analytics, MS Excel) to identify potential indicators and findings.

Project Management: Manage audit engagements from planning to reporting, coordinating teams, resources, and timelines.

Governance and Risk Management Competencies

Governance: Manage audit engagements assessing governance maturity and recommend enhancements.

Strategy: Support audits evaluating strategy-setting processes and risk mitigation.

Enterprise Risk Management: Manage audits of risk management frameworks, reporting mechanisms, and response strategies.

Compliance: Evaluate compliance program effectiveness and recommend control improvements.

Fraud: Lead fraud risk assessments and procedures evaluating prevention and detection controls.

Organizational Resilience: Assess disaster recovery simulations and implementation of resulting action plans.

Sustainability: Assess how social and environmental objectives are embedded in governance and risk management and evaluate related control processes.

Operational Area Competencies

Demonstrate working knowledge of key operational areas including Iron Making, Steel Making, Rolling Mill, Maintenance, Quality & Sustainability, Engineering & Central Workshops, and Utilities to effectively assess risks, controls, and processes.

Conduct what-if scenario analysis and modelling to establish effectiveness of practices.

Emphasize decisions by consensus ensuring cost and control effectiveness.

Assist in preparation and consolidation of Internal Audit departments budget and monitor performance.

Assume responsibilities for Quality and HSE management system aspects under control.

Protect company assets from fraud, irregularities, or errors.

Study and ensure emerging trends and successful practices in internal auditing are considered.

Uphold principles of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competency.

Attend required trainings and upgrade skills as needed.

Carry out any other management-requested assignments as directed.