Operations Audit Officer

About the role

The Operations Audit Officer supports the planning, execution and reporting of operational audits to ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls and regulations. This role also contributes to continuous improvement of audit programs through data analysis, monitoring and advisory work.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to annual audit planning and operations audit scheduling.
• Create detailed audit work programs with clear goals, scope and timelines.
• Facilitate preliminary meetings and opening conferences.
• Perform business walkthroughs, interviews and risk assessments to identify key controls.
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes and control gaps.
• Conduct audits according to approved work programs, test controls and evaluate operational compliance.
• Draft audit findings, briefs and observation sheets, and present results in closing meetings.
• Monitor client responses, verify implementation of corrective actions and prepare quarterly progress reports for the Audit Committee.
• Participate in special projects, management requests or process reviews as part of consulting engagements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy.
• At least four years of full‑time experience in auditing, accounting or business analysis, including two years in supervisory or project‑management roles.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks and audit standards (e.g., IIA Standards, COSO).
• Strong understanding of branch operations, regulatory compliance and operational risk.

Required skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with data analysis tools.