Internal Audit Manager

at  Discovery Ltd

Business Unit: Discovery Central Services
Function: Internal Audit
Date: 16 Oct 2024
Discovery – Group Internal Audit

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS

• Leadership skills
• Attention to detail.
• Upholds ethics and values and demonstrates integrity.
• Takes initiative and works under own direction with the ability to make quick, clear choices which may include tough choices or considered risks.
• Shows respect for the views and contributions of others.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication skills. The candidate should speak fluently, have the ability to write in a well-structured and logical manner.
• Demonstrates an understanding of different organisational departments and functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Honours degree or equivalent qualification (with Auditing / Risk Management / Governance / Accounting as major)
• Completed CA(SA) / CIA
• Experience in conducting financial, operational or IT audits.
• Experience in the Financial Services/Health Industry is advantageous
• Experience in internal financial controls (IFC) is advantageous
• Experience regarding the application and consideration of audit regulatory and compliance requirements – in the process of conducting audits.
• Reporting to Audit and/or Risk Committees.
• 2+ Years experience managing staff;
• 5+ Years audit related experience

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Internal Controls
• Risk management framework (COSO)
• Corporate governance principles
• Legislative frameworks
• Regulatory and Compliance Requirements
• GAAP / IFRS (SAM advantageous)
• Computer literacy

JOB PURPOSE

The successful candidate will be responsible for completing audits inside Discovery and providing feedback on the outcome. The successful candidate must have a drive, sense of urgency and work flexibility.

ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in the IIA International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), Code of Ethics and Standards
• Microsoft efficient
• Experience in the Financial sector
• Ability to draft reports.
• Compile presentations
• Present at committee meetings
• Analyse statistics
• Strong influence and negotiating skills.