Senior Internal Auditor

SUMMARY:
Senior Internal Auditor, reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the successful incumbent will be responsible for managing, planning and conducting of allocated audit engagements in compliance with IIA standards, partnering effectively with the business to achieve an efficient and effective internal audit service for all operating units.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Job Requirements:

• B.Com/B.Com Honours.
• CA qualified with completed articles, pref. with a large auditing firm.
• CISA/CIA qualified (preferred).
• 5 to 7 years auditing and/or IT audit experience, with at least 3 years’ experience at a Senior Auditor level.
• Sound track record in effectively engaging, influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders in the business.
• Proven track record of building excellent interpersonal relationships, with strong communications and people skills.
• Experience in coaching and developing others.
• Proven financial experience in a manufacturing and/or commercial operating environment will be beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player and contribute positively to a team environment, and an ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Sound business acumen.
• Strong analytical skills and adept at assessing financial/operational/ compliance processes, identifying risks and helping the business to identify remedial action.
• Experience in a role covering technology risk and IT audit, ideally working in the Big 4. Preferred experience of performing business process walkthroughs and scoping relevant IT controls.
• Experience in a role covering technology risk and IT audit, with specialist knowledge of IT risk management, IT controls and information security.
• Experience of operating and engaging with business and IT leadership and building strong relationships.
• Proven problem solving skills, solutions-focused and continuous improvement mind-set.
• Strong service delivery ethic, with proven action orientation and timely adherence to deadlines under high pressure.
• Proven audit reporting writing skills and strong proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel frequently to, and work for extended periods outside of South Africa.

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop excellent working relationships with all Internal Audit’s key stakeholders to facilitate open and honest communication as a trusted business partner.
• Perform audit fieldwork per the approved audit plan.
• Evaluate existing control systems to ascertain adequacy controls and performance as intended.
• Evaluate compliance with statutory requirements and company policies.
• Evaluate performance of entities’ control functions relating to planning, accounting, custodianship and monitoring of controls.
• Achieve the internal audit key performance indicators.
• Manage, guide and review the work of Internal Auditors assisting in audit assignments.
• Highlight areas of non-compliance to management, and partner with the business to recommend remedial actions and cost effective enhancements to systems and procedures for implementation.
• Perform consulting services and special investigations as required.
• Write audit reports on the results of internal audit work performed.
• Administer and use data analytic software. Update ARC software for all audit work performed and administer functions covering the reports database.
• Update audit committee papers.
• Keep abreast with the latest developments in the area of technical expertise.
• Ensure that audits are conducted in accordance with the IIA standards and in a professional, effective and efficient manner.
• Complete IT audits in areas such as IT security, data protection, change management, access management and computer operations (including business continuity/DR) for applications, infrastructure, network and emerging technologies.
• Provide IT assurance for critical projects and programmes, share expertise on risk and controls (including pre and post implementation, third party due diligence, data migration, access and change controls).

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