Senior Auditor

Recruiter:

SM Squared Talent (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA000273/SM

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Senior Auditor to join the Internal Audit department. The Senior Auditor will develop and execute financial and operational risk-based audits, test Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404 (“SOX-404”) controls and lead special projects and investigations in accordance with the internal audit plan. Day to day you will plan audits, develop internal audit scopes and objectives, perform internal audit procedures, and prepare internal audit reports that reflect the results of the work performed.
Additionally, the Senior Auditor performs follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues. As a Senior Auditor you will partner cross-functionally to deliver audit projects focusing on financial, operational, and internal control processes.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Act as project manager/team lead to independently conduct complex audit projects and special assignments.
Evaluate the adequacy of internal control and processes through detailed testing.
Compile audit findings and recommend value-added revisions to systems and procedures.
Communicate audit findings to management in well written audit reports.
Manage follow-up on open audit issues and facilitate agreement with business process owner to ensure timely closure of action plans.
Lead or supervise confidential audits or fraud investigations.
Lead or participate in cross-functional efforts to improve Company operations, including but not limited to project task forces, internal control committees, corporate-wide initiatives, process excellence teams, or other efforts.
Support the SOX-404 process, including scoping, planning, walkthroughs, testing and status reporting.
Communicate with external auditors and support their initiatives effectively.

OTHER:

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong project management skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Understanding of internal control concepts and experience with applying them to plan, perform, manage, and report on the evaluation of various business processes, areas, and functions
Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and provide appropriate direction to other internal audit project team members.
Understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting.
Ability to interact well with internal and external parties with audit related questions.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and VISIO as well as experience with ORACLE, IDEA, and/or Audit Board preferred.
Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of GAAP, Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), SOX, and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and Practice Advisories.
The incumbent must be flexible as there may be workweeks that require more than 40 hours to ensure the positions expectations and responsibilities are met.
Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

At least 3 years of experience in a financial and operational auditing environment performing multiple projects and working with varying internal and external team members required.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
Charted Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred.

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