Internal Auditor at a Leading Pan-African IT Solutions Company – Stretch-It Concepts Limited

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled Internal Auditor to oversee its internal audit processes, ensure compliance, and strengthen internal controls. 
• The company specializes in communications and integration services, infrastructure services, managed and support services, cloud services, and software solutions across Africa.
• This role requires a detail-oriented and strategic thinker with 4-6 years of experience, preferably within an IT services or technology company. 
• The Internal Auditor will supervise the Junior Internal Auditor and report directly to senior management.

Key Responsibilities
Internal Audit & Risk Management:

• Develop and implement internal audit plans and risk-based audit programs.
• Conduct audits of financial, operational, and IT systems to assess effectiveness and compliance.
• Identify risks, control gaps, and inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.

Compliance & Regulatory Assurance:

• Ensure adherence to industry regulations, corporate policies, and best practices.
• Monitor internal controls and governance frameworks, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Support external audits and regulatory inspections.

Financial & IT Auditing:

• Evaluate financial records, procurement processes, vendor contracts, and IT expenditures.
• Review IT security policies, system controls, and data integrity measures.
• Assess ERP systems and IT infrastructure to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Reporting & Advisory:

• Prepare and present comprehensive audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Provide strategic insights to senior management on risk mitigation and operational efficiency.
• Oversee corrective action implementation and follow up on audit recommendations.

Leadership & Supervision:

• Manage and mentor the Junior Internal Auditor, ensuring quality execution of audit tasks.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on emerging audit trends, IT security risks, and regulatory changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4 – 6 years of experience in internal auditing, preferably in an IT services or technology company.
• Professional certification such as ACCA, ICAN, or CISA is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in ERP systems, IT auditing, and financial auditing.
• Proficiency in audit software, data analytics, and reporting tools.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 20th April, 2025. Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Official Job Website: https://stretchitconcepts.com

Note: If you are a proactive and analytical Internal Auditor with IT industry experience, we encourage you to apply.