Internal Audit Specialist

SUMMARY:
Internal Audit Specialist
12 months fixed term contract
Based at Head Office
Office of the Chief Executive
Total Guaranteed Package: R 882,676.68

POSITION INFO:
Summary:
The core purpose of the job is to execute and supervise audit reviews and ensure independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve Amatola Watters’s operations by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of enterprise risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance processes at the Amatola Water.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B degree qualification in Internal Auditing or equivalent
• CIA will be an added advantage
• Registration with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

• 5 years’ internal audit experience of which 2 years should be at a supervisory level.
• Knowledge and experience of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations
• Solid experience in planning engagements, managing audit projects, supervising personnel and developing audit work programme
• Knowledge of external leading risk and controls frameworks such as COSO and ISO 31000
• Proven proficiency in understanding and application of Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS)

• Develop and implement a risk-based internal audit plan.
• Conduct and oversee full internal audit engagements from planning through to reporting, including integrated and service provider audits.
• Review and ensure quality of audit working papers, reports, and audit files.
• Assign and monitor audit work of other Internal Auditors during audit projects.
• Execute all audit assignments in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).
• Address challenges within audit projects to ensure timely progress and delivery.

• Lead weekly internal audit progress meetings and provide regular updates to the Manager Internal Audit and stakeholders.
• Manage, coach, and mentor junior staff; conduct performance appraisals and support staff development.
• Provide technical and quality oversight for audit projects and team members.
• Proactively handle special requests and ad hoc assignments from management.

• Maintain a register of audit projects and findings.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective actions from internal and external audits.
• Ensure adherence to audit recommendations and resolution of any disputes or conflicts during audit processes.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with clients and keep them informed on an ongoing basis throughout audit engagements.
• Advise on internal audit projects, risk management, and control environments.
• Provide internal training and consulting services related to internal audit and controls.

• Contribute to the enhancement of audit methodologies and technologies.
• Conduct research to support internal audit activities and innovation.
• Participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to stay current with evolving technologies, standards, laws, and regulations.

• Integrity, objectivity and confidentiality
• Good interpersonal relations skills
• Good analytical thinking skills
• Good presentation skills
• Good communication skills (Oral and Written)
• Motivating and developing others
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Valid unendorsed driver's license