Description of the role and purpose of the job:
Our national Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Services practice provides strategic sourcing of Internal Audit; Enterprise Risk Management; Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Contract Compliance and Sustainability services. This opportunity involves a strong focus on Internal Audit solutions to our clients.
We currently have vacancies for a graduate training contract spanning three years for focussed and ambitious candidates to join our Cape Town office and support the diverse team with Internal Audit delivery for a wide variety of clients across all industries while providing clients with real, value added Internal Audit services while enhancing the image of KPMG in the marketplace.
Key responsibilities:
General
• Sound understanding of internal audit, risk management, combined assurance and regulatory technical principles.
• Basic responsibilities in respect of understanding:
• Internal Audit methodologies aligned with the internal audit standards
• Business process, risk, control and process improvement documentation (mapping) and analysis ability (including sound risk, control and process improvement documentation and analysis ability)
• Ability to understand ternal Audit Programme objectives and executive audit programme instructions and guidelines.
• Preparation and completion internal audit workpapers to the desired standard in line with relevant client scope areas, related risks, control concerns and ensure client expectations are met satisfactorily.
• Beginners' knowledge around sound and structured report writing ability (considering all key facts and background).
• Good time management and ability to drive your own quality work deliverables within the agreed project budgets and deadlines.
• Professional integrity and a high performing team player who can work autonomously, remains accountable and contributes to a positive and cohesive team environment.
• Interest in data analytics (using IDEA or related tools, ability to execute routine data analytics procedures and analysing results appropriately).
• Ability to work under pressure and basic analytical, interpersonal, time management, research, and communications skills.
• Assistance with wide range of activities, including client delivery and project administration under the direction of the Management team.
Skills and attributes required for the role:
• Keen interest in Internal Audit backed by the relevant tertiary education/qualification
• A high performing team player who can work independently and contribute to a positive and cohesive team environment
• Ability to be agile and adapt to changing environments, spot problems, and trace to root cause to recommend solutions
Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):
• B Com Hons Internal Auditing (or relevant qualification)
• A strong academic background (65% aggregate)
• Fully Microsoft office competent, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
