Internal Audit Associate I (Barbados)

JOB PURPOSE The Internal Audit Associate I will assist the Audit team by executing audit plans or other special reviews of auditable entities within the Group under the guidance of the Internal Audit Senior. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Understand and apply the internal audit methodology, quality assurance procedures and reporting protocols. Assist the Internal Audit Manager and Senior during all aspects of planning, execution and reporting on internal audit reviews including follow ups. Understand audit scope, objectives and the audit plan for assigned audit projects. Conduct interviews and process walkthroughs, document processes, risks and controls and draft process flow charts where applicable. Accurately execute testing procedures within budgeted timeframes for business process and information technology controls. Prepare work papers and confirm that the relevant quality assurance processes have been followed and can be evidenced. Assist with the provision of advisory / consulting services. Support the preparation of Internal Audit reports, through the preparation of issue summaries and highlight. recommendations to mitigate identified gaps for consideration by the Internal Audit Senior. Confirm that there is documented supporting evidence to justify preliminary findings. Recommend improvements that add value to risk management, internal control, governance and business processes and communicate control findings to process owners/audit clients. Attendance at stock counts as /where required. Other tasks as assigned. JOB COMPETENCIES Analytical, performance driven, results oriented Commercially aware Self-motivated and ability to be a team member Problem identification and solution skills Critical thinking Communication skills Business process analysis Risk analysis and control assessment techniques TECHNICAL SKILLS Proficiency using Microsoft software applications including Excel and Word is required. Keeping informed of internal audit and accounting standards and topics (e.g., IIA and IFRS guidance) is required. Fluency in English and Spanish (both written and verbal) considered an asset. QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS) or Business Administration required. Demonstrated interest in the pursuit of a professional qualification (ACCA, CFA, CIA, CISA). Data analytics certification or currently pursuing such certification preferred. EXPERIENCE 3 years working experience in internal/external audit, accounting, procurement, or other area of operations INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED CANDIDATES: Please submit your detailed application by June 1st 2026 , by clicking here. Only suitable candidates will be shortlisted and contacted for an interview.