Senior Internal Auditor

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Senior Certificate, National Diploma NQF 6 or Bachelor's Degree NQF 7 at 3rd year level in Internal Auditing / Auditing / Accounting / Financial Management / Commerce/Risk Management or an equivalent related qualification recognised by SAQA. Added advantage: IIA membership; and CIA, CISA, CRMA studies or certification, etc.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an Internal Audit, External Auditing, Risk Management or Compliance environment. Experience conducting audit assignments, preparing audit working papers and reports, performing risk and control assessments and developing audit findings and recommendations.
• Added advantage experience in public sector internal auditing, Public Finance Management Act PFMA, compliance audits, performance information audits, information technology audits, risk management, audit committee support or audits within oversight. Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act and Regulations, risk management frameworks, corporate governance principles, fraud risk management, internal control systems, audit methodologies, performance information frameworks and Internal Audit Charter requirements.
• Skills and competencies: audit planning, risk analysis, report writing, analytical thinking, communication skills, financial analysis, data analysis, interviewing skills, problem solving, attention to detail, stakeholder engagement, presentation skills, computer literacy and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

DUTIES

• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing independent and objective assurance and consulting services through the execution of risk-based internal audit assignments, evaluation of governance processes, internal controls and risk management systems, and the provision of recommendations aimed at improving efficiency, effectiveness and compliance within JICS. Conduct risk-based internal audits in accordance with approved audit project plans; prepare preliminary surveys; process flows; risk assessments; audit programmes.
• Conduct fieldwork and testing procedures; gather and analyse audit evidence; compile audit working papers; evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls; assess compliance with legislation and policies; review financial and operational processes; identify control weaknesses and risks; draft audit findings and recommendations. Compile audit reports; communicate audit outcomes to management; conduct follow-up audits and monitor implementation of audit recommendations.
• Provide risk management support, conduct governance and compliance reviews, support investigations into irregularities where required, assist with internal audit planning, contribute to risk-based planning processes, provide input into audit universe reviews and assist with preparation of Audit Committee documentation and progress reports.
• Manage the human, logistical and resources allocated to this position on an ongoing basis in line with organisational prescripts. Promote teamwork and manage conflict effectively to ensure delivery of project objectives.