Planning:

• Develop detailed audit engagement plans in alignment with the approved annual audit plan.
• Schedule and allocate audit assignments to team members, ensuring effective resource utilization and timely completion of tasks.
• Assist the COO in preparing the departmental budget, forecasting expenditures, and identifying human resource requirements.

Engagement Execution s Supervision:

• Uphold high standards of quality and professionalism across all audit engagements.
• Ensure audit activities are conducted in accordance with internal audit policies, procedures, and relevant professional standards.
• Communicate the scope and objectives of each audit engagement to management before commencement.
• Oversee thorough and accurate documentation of audit fieldwork and supporting evidence.
• Conduct unannounced audits and special investigations in response to suspected fraud or irregularities.

Reporting:

• Prepare comprehensive and well-structured audit reports summarizing key findings, recommendations, and activities undertaken.
• Regularly update the COO on audit progress, challenges encountered, and areas of concern identified during reviews.

Governance

• Evaluate and recommend enhancements to promote ethical conduct, organizational integrity, and alignment with the company's values and governance framework.

Risk Management:

• Provide input and recommendations to strengthen the organization’s risk identification,
• assessment, and mitigation processes.
• Ensure that identified risks are appropriately considered during the audit planning phase to enhance audit relevance and effectiveness.

Internal Control:

• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of the organization’s internal control systems across
• functions.
• Develop and review policies to establish effective controls over key business processes.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies, legal requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Assess the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of financial and operational information used for management decision-making.
• Ensure control systems are in place and functioning effectively to promote operational efficiency, safeguard assets, and support the achievement of organizational objectives.
• Identify gaps in internal controls and review management's corrective action plans for adequacy and timely resolution.
• Determine whether departments are executing their duties—planning, accounting, control, and custodial—in alignment with management directives, established policies, and the organization’s strategic goals.

Training and Development:

• Provide guidance and training to audit staff on recurring challenges and best practices encountered during audit assignments.
• Offer on-the-job training and mentorship during audits of various departments to build capacity and enhance audit quality.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Directors / COO.