Audit Officer at Westfield Consulting
Westfield Consulting is a management consultancy firm, specialized in Increasing Your Business Performance. It is our mission to help our clients make the right decisions & improve their organizational performance. As a partner to our clients, we work as integrated members of the team and strive to provide valuable deliverables that meet their goals.
Our clients range from large to small companies and organizations including some of the most recognizable brands. They come to Westfield seeking expert advice and personalized service on a variety of business process related problems and always leave satisfied.
Our team is comprised of a well-respected group of talented, experienced and likable consultants that can help you achieve your business goals.
With over 10 years of experience in Project Management, financial services and ICT marketing, Westfield brings the expertise you need from a consultancy outfit to help with your projects.Job Purpose
To provide independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
The Audit Officer evaluates operational efficiency, identifies potential risks, and recommends improvements to strengthen internal control systems.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Execution: Assist in the development of the annual risk-based audit plan. Conduct internal audits in line with approved audit programs. Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance frameworks.
Compliance Assurance: Ensure the company’s operations and practices adhere to applicable regulatory requirements, internal policy guidelines.
Reporting & Documentation: Assist in preparing audit findings and present clear, concise, and objective audit reports to management. Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions. Maintain comprehensive working papers and audit documentation for reference and compliance.
Risk Management & Control Review: Assist in assessing key business risks and the effectiveness of mitigating controls. Perform ad hoc and investigative audits as required to address specific concerns or suspected breaches. Promote best practices in internal control and risk awareness across departments.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders during audit reviews and inspections.
Qualifications & Experience:
Higher National Diploma / Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related disciplines (minimum of a Lower Credit).
Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA is a MUST.
Minimum of 2–3 years experience in internal auditing, preferably in a Manufacturing Industry.
Key Skills & Competencies:
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
Good knowledge of internal control frameworks, audit procedures, and risk management.
High level of integrity, objectivity, and professionalism.
Proficiency in audit software/tools and MS Office Suite.
Excellent communication and report-writing skills.