Client Summary
Our client is a leading organization in the telecommunications infrastructure sector with a significant presence in South Africa.
Job Description
Our client is on the hunt for a meticulous and strategic Senior Auditor to enhance their financial and operational integrity. This role is an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic team within a rapidly evolving industry, where you will be at the forefront of safeguarding the company's compliance and risk management.
Duties & Responsibilities
- 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.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- 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 position's 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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