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RSM Malta

RSM Malta was established by a team of reputable partners who are Certified Public Accountants with several years of working experience in the profession. The firm employs graduates with backgrounds in accounting, finance, taxation, corporate law and information technology. Our set up enhances business efficiencies, reduces internal bureaucracy and underpins our client focused culture. It also assists our clients in readily connecting to partners and directors providing both leading advice and great value for money. The firm is a member of RSM International; a worldwide network of independent professional services firms, providing audit, tax, and specialist advisory services to ambitious growing organisations around the globe. RSM International is represented by 128 member and correspondent firms in 123 countries. The combined organisation has over 51,000 professionals in more than 860 offices.

About

Internal Audit Consultant

We are looking for an internal audit consultant who would be responsible for assisting in managing the firms’ client portfolio of outsourced and co-sourced internal audit functions. This is a senior position in a modern and dynamic environment and carrying out the activities expected by the relevant framework and guidance. The incumbent shall also assist in managing and co-ordinating the relevant client relationships.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Help develop and implement comprehensive internal audit policies, procedures, and programmes, performing audits in accordance with such programmes.
Manage and participate in the conduct of the relevant internal audit engagements within the timeframes agreed upon with the client.
Prepare internal audit plans specific to a client after conducting a comprehensive risk analysis of the respective strategic objectives and operations.
Recommend improvements to internal controls, operating efficiency and the adequacy of accounting policies, procedures, records, and record-keeping.
Report audit findings and recommendations based on the results of audit examinations, whether scheduled or unscheduled, and at any time when issues need to be addressed by the clients’ Management or Board.
Maintain a comprehensive oversight of the main areas of risk and control weaknesses in the clients’ business model and operational infrastructure.
Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits.
Actively interfaces with clients to ensure smooth and efficient processes and optimum use of resources and technology.
Conduct internal audits, corporate governance reviews and enterprise risk assessment projects.
Lead a team to conduct the relevant assignments.
Ensure work performed is based on complete understanding of the process, relevant controls and risks involved.
Prepare audit working papers and reports in accordance with firm’s methodology and presentation of observations to clients.
Identify and communicate internal audit issues to clients and recommends solutions relevant to the clients.
Review the work of junior auditors to ensure quality of audit work performed.
Participate in the preparation of proposals to clients and internal audit plans.

Educational and skill requirements

Minimum of 2 years of Internal Audit experience
Risk Management experience
CIA, CISA and/or CPA qualifications as well as a PCA (Practising Certificate in Auditing)
A keen interest in internal auditing is a must
Excellent writing, analytical, communication, soft-skills and problem-solving skills, with an ability to discern issues and focus on material risks and/or control weaknesses
Are sufficiently good in report writing
Be fluent in written and spoken English and Maltese (both languages required)
Proven track record in achieving results, both as an individual contributor and from a managerial perspective, optimising on the team's reporting lines and relationship
A commitment to quality and high service levels to the client functions, organs and individuals receiving the service
Strong leadership and management skills to successfully motivate, coach, and develop team members to reach high performance
Of the highest integrity, independent and able to take initiative, works well with minimum supervision and under pressure, commits to deadlines and is a team-player
Approachable, self-disciplined, objective, and forward-looking
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