Drive impact across Africa! Lead internal audits, strengthen controls, ensure compliance, and enhance operational excellence.
22nd October, 2025
Job Purpose:
To conduct internal audit of entities based in various parts of Africa and on need basis other entities of the group, ensuring robust internal controls, compliance with corporate policies, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
Job responsibilities:
Internal Audit Execution: Assist the senior auditor in conducting data analysis, preparing audit queries and exceptions and discussing the same with the senior auditor. Execute audits based on annual risk-based audit plan primarily for African entities (French-speaking entities) and on need basis conducting audit of other group companies spread across the globe. Conduct operational, financial, and compliance audits to assess adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. Evaluate business processes, identify gaps, and recommend process improvements. Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and track remediation progress.
Risk Management & Compliance: Identify, assess, and prioritize risks in the region. Ensure compliance with UPL policies, procedures, and statutory regulations in each country. Review compliance with SOX controls, IFRS, and applicable local accounting standards.
Coordination: Coordinate audit schedules with auditee, information requests, and management responses. Ensure timely completion of internal audits.
Reporting: Assist the senior auditor in conducting data analysis, preparing audit queries and exceptions and discussing the same with the senior auditor. Maintain audit documentation and workpapers in compliance with IIA standards.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong working relationships with finance, operations, and compliance teams in French-speaking entities. Provide training and guidance to local teams on internal controls and compliance requirements.
Required Education and Experience:
Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, ACCA, CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), or equivalent professional qualification.
2-4 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk management, preferably in a multinational organization.
Fluent in French and English (both written and spoken).
Strong knowledge of IFRS, SOX requirements, and local statutory regulations for French-speaking countries.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work across multiple geographies and manage diverse stakeholders.
Willingness to travel internationally for audit assignments (up to 30%).