The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Internal Audit team in executing internal audit activities within an Investment Management environment.Key focus areas include:Planning, scoping and risk assessmentsProcess, risk and control assessment reviewsRisk identification and gap analysisKey controls and substantive audit testingReport writingDevelop business acumen and operational knowledgeResponsibilities:Conducting reviews/audits with the aim of evaluating and providing reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intendedScoping and Planning: Conducting a preliminary survey of the area and processes under review and obtaining detailed knowledge of the processes, in order to establish the scope of the auditProcess Analysis and Risk Assessment: Reviewing company business processes, procedures and systems; and identifying risks and control weaknesses/deficienciesFieldwork: Developing an audit program and performing testing to assess compliance with established internal control procedures and legislation where applicable by examining records, reports, operating practices, documentation etc.Reporting: Making recommendations for control improvement on the systems and procedures being reviewed and reporting on these findings and recommendationsMonitoring and Follow-up: Monitoring and evaluating management's response and implementation of corrective actions taken to address control weaknesses identifiedMaking use of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) and data analytics toolsCarrying out debriefs with Internal Audit Manager, Head of Internal Audit and/or auditee managers to communicating the results of the internal audit reviewsDocumenting the work performed during the audit and findings in detailed audit working papers and filesMaintaining professional and technical knowledge by engaging in continuous professional developmentQualifications, Experience and Competencies Required:A relevant degree and completed postgraduate qualification is required: CIA or CA(SA)Minimum 3 years internal audit experience gained in the financial services industry (non-negotiable)Additional internal audit experience preferred but external audit experience will also be consideredStrong critical thinking, analytical, probing and problem-solving skillsAbility to work on own initiative and with minimal supervisionExcellent people skills and emotional intelligenceAbility to communicate and interact effectively with staff at all organisational levelsAbility to persuade or inspire others to gain acceptance of good ideasOutstanding report writing skillsAttention to detailNot afraid of steep learning curvesPassionate and drivenProactive and resilientOrganised and excellent time management skillsDeadline and results drivenDesired Skills:Internal AuditingAuditingReport WritingAnalytical Thinking
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