About the job Internal AuditorIntroductionOur client requires the services of an Internal Auditor in the Internal Audit Department at our Johannesburg Head Office. The successful candidate will be required to, under general direction, independently perform audits following the audit plan with the responsibility for audit planning, performance, documentation, and reporting. The position may provide functional advice or training. The role ensures that audits are conducted in accordance with professional and laid down standards and manages audit relationships with line management regarding audit performance and determination of remedial actions. CLIENTS require a self-starter with an outgoing personality and unwavering integrity who can communicate confidently on all levels. Please forward your application before the closing date.Job descriptionAct at all times in accordance with the IPPF (International Professional Practices Framework) as mandated by the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIASA) and all other relevant legislation and best practice.Maintain confidentiality of all information gained during the performance of internal auditing duties.Work closely with all external audit partners on the direct assistance mandate of external audits.Monitor and review audit findings and follow up on clearance thereof.Provide administrative support and assist in the development and maintenance of departmental documentation.Work towards the department's performance targets and maintain suitable records to demonstrate this.Create and maintain authentic, timely, and reliable records in relation to all duties completed.Perform other related duties as assigned.Establish and maintain relationships with all levels of the business to effectively carry out audit focus and strategies, i.e., promote the value of the function.Assist in the development of the internal audit plan based on the internal risk management framework by independently identifying potential areas of risk requiring audit focus.Actively track the execution of the internal audit plan and escalate any delays.Conduct all required internal audits as per the approved audit plan by conducting the required planning and designing of the relevant audit procedures.Perform all required fieldwork up front, including the analysis of relevant data as input for the preparation of the audit. Compile and complete all required work papers for the audit.Draft internal audit findings and the requisite audit report. Present, discuss, and confirm the audit findings and suggested corrective actions with the relevant process owners and management.Ensure that all audit findings lead to implementable recommendations and improvements within the relevant business unit and perform regular follow-ups to drive continuous corrective action and resolution. Produce audit reports and regular status reporting as required.Provide expert assistance across the auditing process in the completion of financial audits as and when required.Conduct regular compliance testing as part of the follow-up work required to continue adding value post-audit completion.Ensure adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with a standard audit career progression - proactively seek relevant education and training opportunities.Keep up to date with industry and professional issues, trends, and changes and apply such on-audit projects.Minimum requirementsBCom Degree Accounting Sciences/Internal Audit (NQF7) or BCom Honours Degree Internal Audit (KW 8)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or other related certification (preferable) Financial (accounting/auditing), TechnologyCompleted internal auditing articles.Microsoft Office competency and related auditing software proficiency5 - 8 years of internal auditing experience (including internal auditing articles) Institute of the Internal Auditors (IIASA) / ISACA (optional)
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