Internal Auditor CA(SA)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

• Building and maintaining good relationships with the business and key stakeholders by engendering trust and co-operation with the business, as a business partner, without losing the independence of the 3rd Line of Defense is a key attribute
• Thorough understanding and application of our clients Internal Audit methodology
• Planning of reviews and determining the risks, controls, and testing strategy in line with the Internal Audit methodology
• Perform detailed walk-throughs for the areas assigned for each review
• Drafting the Terms of Reference
• Perform audit testing as outlined in the testing strategy
• Identify risks/weaknesses/issues and close out the risks/weaknesses/issues with relevant line management
• Escalate material risks and issues, when identified, to the Head of Internal Audit
• Draft issues raised for inclusion in the report
• Set up and close out the draft issues with line-and senior management
• Finalise reports with senior management
• Follow up and close out of issues on implementation
• Involvement in ‘High’ risk regulatory change projects to ensure that potential issues are identified early and resolved
• Escalate risks/issues within the Internal Audit team during team meetings or when it arises
• Share knowledge and experiences with the team
• Stay abreast of changes in the market, products, legislation, and regulation relevant to the areas covered (regulatory knowledge compulsory):
  • Knowledge of industry trends and applicable regulation and guidance issued by regulators
  • Knowledge of Accounting/ Internal Audit Standards
  • Share knowledge of the market, products, legislation, and regulation with the broader Internal Audit Team

Requirements:

Mandatory professional qualifications and exams required

• Qualified CA (SA) CIA
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Internal or External Audit in an Asset Management Environment in SA
• Knowledge of Accounting, Internal Audit Standards and Risk Based Audit Methodologies
• Knowledge and understanding of the Asset Management industry (including key developments and changes)
• Understanding and knowledge of an Asset Manager’s business processes, products, and regulations, as well as business risks
• Basic IT Internal Audit knowledge, skill, and interest, will be an advantage

System Skills:

• Microsoft office competent

Professional skills and personal attributes:

• Ability to build and maintain good relationships
• Dynamic personality, self-motivated and driven, and the ability to adapt well to change in an agile environment
• Ability to operate independently within a global team
• Excellent communication, report writing and interpersonal skills
• Interpretation, observation, and active listening skills
• Project management skills and being able to multi-task between simultaneous Internal Audit reviews
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to learn and pick up concepts and processes quickly
• Excellent conceptual abilities and idea generation
• Analytical thinker
• Organised, efficient, strong attention to detail
• "Can do" attitude
• Professionalism – being tactful and diplomatic and ability to deal with conflict in a constructive manner
• To act with integrity at all times and embrace the philosophy of treating our clients customers fairly (compulsory), as well as being independent as part of the Internal Audit Team as the third line of defense

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