Operational Audit Specialist – Quality Assurance & Follow‑up

About the role

We are seeking a Quality Assurance & Follow‑up Specialist to join our Internal Audit team. The role focuses on monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations, supporting the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP), and ensuring compliance with professional standards.

Key responsibilities

• Track and verify corrective actions and audit recommendations issued by Internal Audit, external auditors, and regulators.
• Maintain the audit recommendations tracking register and monitor implementation deadlines.
• Conduct periodic internal quality assessments, review audit files and working papers, and evaluate compliance with methodologies, policies, and professional standards.
• Prepare quality assessment reports, identify improvement opportunities, and follow up on action plans.
• Develop and update internal audit methodologies, templates, and documentation.
• Monitor Internal Audit KPIs, analyse performance data, and prepare periodic performance reports.
• Assist in preparing for external quality assessments and coordinate with independent assessors.
• Provide guidance to the Internal Audit team on quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• 2‑5 years of experience in Internal Audit, Auditing or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as CIA (or progress toward obtaining it) preferred.
• Experience in Internal Audit within the Human Resources sector is a plus.

Required skills