Industrial Trainee

Internal Audit Manager

ARISE is a pan-African infrastructure and logistics solutions company developing ecosystems designed to make Africa thrive. We identify opportunities in commercial and industrial value chains across Africa, and conceive, finance, build and operate the necessary infrastructure to allow businesses to develop and fulfil their potential. We do this alongside local partners and host governments to ensure that our operations have the greatest impact on the ground. ARISE today comprises three separate companies, namely ARISE Ports & Logistics (P&L), ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (IIP), and ARISE Infrastructure Services (IS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute process audits & transaction audits as per the annual audit plan.
• Conduct detailed walkthroughs of financial and operational processes
• Discuss audit observations and recommendations with stakeholders and obtain management responses.
• Prepare draft audit reports summarizing findings, root causes, and agreed corrective actions.
• Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and maintain action-tracking reports.
• Support in preparation of audit committee presentations and dashboards for management.
• Assist in special audits, investigations, and ad-hoc management reviews.
• Assist in conducting Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM) through IDEA and performing Pre-Audit reviews.
• Experience in development and implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning in line with COSO framework
• Periodic review of risk and reporting to ensure alignment of business risks with organizational objectives and internal audit findings.
• Oversee design, documentation, and testing of Internal Financial Controls (IFC) to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

Required Skillset:

Experience

• Minimum of

  6 years of proven experience as an Internal Auditor,

  preferably in the textile manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant, ideally with Certified Internal Auditor credentials.

Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of internal control principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with internal control and IFC frameworks.

Skills

• Proficiency in Advanced MS Office and ERP software, particularly SAP.
• Strong report writing abilities.
• Capability to analyze large datasets and compile detailed reports.

Attributes

• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Robust problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.