Senior Internal Audit Officer

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Job Description

Fiji Pine Group (FPG) is a state-owned forestry and wood-processing organisation in Fiji, responsible for the sustainable management of the country’s pine plantation resources. The Group is involved in plantation establishment, harvesting, timber processing, and the supply of wood products for local and export markets. Through its various subsidiary companies, Fiji Pine Group (FPG) plays a key role in supporting rural employment, landowner participation, and the long-term development of Fiji’s forestry sector while promoting sustainable and responsible forest management.

The Senior Internal Audit Officer will be responsible for executing the internal audit activities, co-ordinate specific processes to support the implementation and execution of the Audit Plan for the Fiji Pine Group of Companies.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Audit Operations Effectively Executed
Full audit cycle conducted, integrating risk and control management to ensure operational effectiveness, finacial reliability, and compliance with regulations.  Internal audit scope determined and annual plans developed to guide audit activities effectively.  Accounting documentation, reports, data, and flowcharts obtained, analyzed, and evaluated.  Reports reflecting audit results and documented the auditing process prepared and presented to management.  Identification of accounting and financial record-keeping processess for improvement.  The efficiency and productivity of internal staff assessed, making recommendations for improvement.  Execution of any additional duties within the scope of the position as assigned by supervisors or department managers.
2. Risk Management and Advisory Ensured
Non compliance issues identified to optimize risk management support and operational efficiency.  Impartiality ensured, acting as an impartial source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal achievement.  Loopholes identified and risk aversion measures, as well as cost-saving strategies recommended. Financial documents evaluated for accuracy and compliance with federal regulations.  Financial risks of the organization identified and recommendations provided to reduce risk exposure.  Cost cutting measures determined to improve profitability.
3. Teamwork and Cooperation
Enhanced cooperation within the team and across the greater function/department.  Collaboration ensured to achieve set goals and targets.
Product's Stakeholders
1. Operational and Statutory Compliance
Statutory compliant to laws and regulations  Health and safety compliance  Environmental compliance  Operationally compliant to the organisation's polocies and procedures

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Change Management	Implement and manage changing situations resulting from a change in strategic/business.
Systems and Procedures	Develop and/or apply procedures to assist the organisation achieve its goals.
Documentation	Communicate using formal business writing.
Communication	Exchange information through verbal communication
Customer
Customer Commitment	Demonstrate a commitment to customer service - both internal and external customers.
Relationship Building	Build beneficial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
People
Facilitation	Assist the progress of work ensuring its timely and effective completion.
Learning	Develop the competencies of self and others to enhance performance.
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Operational
Health and Safety	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Accounting
Preferred
Degree	Laws
Preferred
Degree	Computing Science and Information Systems
Preferred
Degree	Commerce

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Minimum of 8 years' professional experience, including at least 5 years in auditing, preferably within a charted accounting firm.
2. Membership in a recognized professional body such as IIA, FIA, or, CPA.
3. Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, risk-based auditing, and corporate governance frameworks.
4. Proficiency in analytical auditing software such as ACL is desirable
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely

Requirements

Professional Associations
Institute of Internal Auditors
Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants
Certified Practising Accountants

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Punctuality	Completes a required task or fulfills an obligation before or at a previously designated time
Reliable	Is able to be trusted to do what is expected or has been promised, puts in a great amount of effort believing in the value of work.
Interpersonal Styles
Objective	Impartial and honest in dealings with others, eliminating own feelings and view to reach a balanced judgement.
Perceptive	Shows keen insight and understanding of issues or situations.
Self-sufficient and assured	Readily copes with situations without recourse/need of others, showing confidence and belief in oneself and one's own abilities.
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Thinking Styles
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Disciplined/Systematic	Is controlled in conduct, shows an orderly pattern of behaviour, following a methodical and thorough approach.
Flexible/Adaptable	Readily accommodates changing circumstances, modifying own behaviour and/or views. Able to adjust easily to new conditions.
Initiative	Takes action and makes decisions without the help or advice of other people.

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