Oversees the audit process and ensures that the audit assignment is executed according to the audit plan in terms of time and management. Ensuring that a quality end product is delivered to the client.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Studying towards certification as a CIA
- Computer Literate (MS Office)
- Knowledge and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices
- Understands the concept of internal controls
- Understands systems and processes within organisations
- Keep abreast with legislation changes
Experience
- 3+ years working experience in a similar type industry
Key Responsibilities
- Code B drivers licence and the ability to travel
- Manages client relationships and assignments
- Prepare Audit Planning Memorandums
- Understand control objectives and frameworks
- Engage in discussions with management regarding the audit scope
- Engage in discussions regarding budget, staff availability, and resources
- Project management; ability to compile a framework for the assignment, execute the plan, and set deadlines
- Allocate audit work to Internal Audit Trainees and Internal Auditors
- Responsible for the development of Internal Audit Trainees and Internal Auditors; provide coaching and on-the-job training, assist in solving problems
- Review audit work throughout the assignments to ensure that the audit is completed in line with the audit scope
- Report to management on a weekly basis regarding the progress of the audit
- Communicate the budget on a weekly basis in terms of being over or under budget
- Act as a link between IA Trainees, Internal Auditors, and Management
- Obtain management comments on informal queries; involving Internal Audit Trainees and Internal Auditors
- Ensure that risks have been highlighted, that risks identified are correct, and that adequate controls are in place to mitigate these risks
- Ensure that sufficient evidence is available to substantiate findings – quality control
- Prepare comprehensive written reports communicating the results of the audit in accordance with IIA standards and assist in the presentation of the draft report to management
- Ensure that the audit is conducted according to SAB & T Internal Audit Methodology.
Skills and Behavioural Attributes
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Team player, approachable, receptive to feedback from others
- Able to convey factual information clearly and effectively
- Good listening skills, actively clarifying what has been communicated to ensure understanding
- Integrity, honesty, and confidentiality
- Prioritising, ability to manage time effectively
- Results-oriented, adheres to deadlines
- Methodical, accurate, and detail-conscious
- Adaptable/flexible
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment
- Assertive, able to handle conflicts
- Tactful, ability to use discretion
- Display level of patience and understanding
- Willingness to learn and continuously improve
- Customer service oriented (internal and external)
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