Internal Auditor, Midrand, R600k – R850k p/a ctc

SUMMARY:
An experienced Internal auditor

POSITION INFO:

Our client is a Public entity based at Midrand, and are seeking to fill the position of Internal Auditor.

The Internal Auditor forms part of the Auditing team, taking their direction from the Internal Audit Manager. The primary responsibility of the Internal Auditor is the co-ordination and execution of specific processes to support the implementation of the SETA’s audit plan, monitoring compliance, preparing and presenting audit findings and recommendations to management and providing assurance of compliance to statutory requirements and policies and procedures, as well as ensuring that audit issues are well defined and root causes are identified.

He / She conducts and manages internal financial, operational and/or system audits and risk assessments. May also test and document financial and computer system records for information system integrity and transaction validity, accuracy and completeness and reports discrepancies. Requires audit knowledge and skills in finance/accounting/commercial and/or information system operations.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Assists Internal Audit management by contributing and ensuring that an auditing strategy and system is in place which identifies and analyses risks to the business.
• Works closely with the Internal Audit Manager to determine, plan and execute the scope and objective of an internal audit.
• Advise on the development of the scope and objective of the audit, specifying the resource requirements, engagement work program and working papers.
• Ensure awareness of the workings in the audit and the areas of concern to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Remains current with auditing best practice and legislation to ensure the analysis and review of a variety of areas in the business depending on the scope identified in the audit plan.
• Analyses the operations in a way which closely follows the rules and procedures supporting the organization’s goals and objectives to determine compliance to these procedures.
• Analyses and evaluates the internal controls to determine its effectiveness in mitigating risks and threats and to ensure the reliability of financial reports and compliance to laws and statutory reports.
• Evaluates methods used by the company to protect its assets and assesses the relevance of safeguards.
• Responsible for ensuring the team completes the required audit work and findings in line with defined expectations and goals.
• Prepares and provides first level review of work papers, system descriptions and audit findings to ensure the retained documentation supports the audit work performed.
• Responsible for co-ordinating with management (auditee) to ensure audit delays are minimised and audit fieldwork and reporting timelines are met.
• Communicating progress of the Internal Audit to management (auditee) throughout the audit.
• Responsible for the preparation of the draft audit report for submission and distribution to the various stakeholders and the adequacy and effectiveness of stakeholder action plans are assessed and implementation is monitored and reported in writing.
• Participates in the follow-up process with management to monitor implementation of remediation plans.
• Professionally communicate and present findings to senior management, reporting on the policies adopted for auditing, and the programs and activities of the Auditing team.
• Uses their specialist knowledge of audit procedures to assist with the review of the outcome of the audit process in terms of its objectives, quality, completeness and feedback.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

• BCom in Internal Audit/ Accounting / Commercial field of study;
• BCom Honours (preferable)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (added advantage);
• Certified Internal Auditor (preferable);
• Certified Chartered Accountant - CA (SA) (preferable).

Required Experience

• 5+ years’ work experience, preferably providing consulting and audit services in a SETA environment or similar industry.
• Experienced in the use and evaluation of data analytics.
• Demonstrable experience working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience   auditing   processes,   financial   information   and   IT   systems.

Remuneration:

R600k – R850k per annum, total cost to company, depending on qualifications and experience

How to apply:

Please e-mail your CV to Colin Khomeliwa. The title of the position you are applying for must appear in the subject line of the e-mail. The Closing date for applications is 12:00 noon Friday 22 January 2021.

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