Audit Inspector

POSITION: AUDIT INSPECTOR

DEPARTMENT: INSPECTIONS

Join a dynamic team of inspectors at the organization for Auditors and play a part in protecting the public and integrity of the auditing profession in South Africa. Contribute your external audit experience by performing robust inspections of audit firms’ quality control systems and audits.

REQUIREMENTS

• CA (SA) who trained in public practice (external audit).
• RA registration / Eligibility to register as an RA is advantageous.
• Private sector / IFRS audit experience essential.
• Six years post qualification/articles experience.
• A number of years experience as a Senior Manager or equivalent in an external audit firm.
• Excellent technical knowledge and experience in auditing and financial reporting standards.
• IT Audit qualifications, e.g. CISA, advantageous.
• Experience in the financial and banking sectors advantageous.
• Requires an understanding and appreciation of the organisations role in protecting the investing public.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Participating in the team planning and scoping of risk-based inspections.
• Inspecting planned audit engagements and firms’ quality control policies and procedures
• Regular interactions with audit firms and discussing findings with the engagement partners and leadership of the firms
• Demonstrating a high degree of independence and professional judgement to drive matters to conclusion.
• Researching and consulting internally on technical matters.
• Preparing high quality reports to be presented to the Inspections committee (INSCOM).
• Preparing high quality inspection files with evidence of inspections in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all INSCOM queries are cleared timeously and provide context and present if required at INSCOM meetings.
• Assist Senior Inspectors in training new inspectors -onboarding
• Participating in relevant projects of the organisation in fulfilling its mandate.
• Assist with publications and articles on different technical topics -input on the public inspections Report
• Provide inputs on all the files quarterly - during the pre-committee (Pre-Com) meeting in preparation for the INSCOM meeting.

ATTRIBUTES

• Unquestionable integrity and objectivity.
• Excellent knowledge of the latest professional standards and pronouncements.
• A keen interest in auditing and the technical aspects of auditing.
• Comfortable in a digital world when working or inspecting relevant areas using IT/IS.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Professional maturity and attitude.
• Deadline driven with high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent time management skills.
• High level of maturity, self-motivated and able to work both alone and in a team.