QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• A Chartered Accountant (SA) and/or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) will be an added advantage.
• A member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and/or South African Institute of Chartered Accounts and/or Information Systems and Control Association (ISACA) and/or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in internal/external audit, of which at least 3 years must have been in the resources and/or manufacturing industry.
• Internal Financial Controls/ SOX knowledge.
• The resources and/or manufacturing industry.
• Internal/external audit.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS

Must be medically fit.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Responsible for performing integrated Operational/Financial and IT audits

ROLE CONTEXT

• Obtain a good understanding of the control environment being audited (including information technology, internal financial control and risk management related aspects), and the interdependencies linked to this.
• Plan audit assignments based on key process and business risks identified and design the audit program in line with risks and key controls to be tested.
• Execute audit fieldwork in compliance with quality standards by following and completing prepared work programs.
• Provide clear and sufficient audit evidence to support recommendations and audit opinion.
• Express an opinion based on the results of the work performed.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal controls, including internal financial controls.
• Identify and clearly articulate the root cause of issues identified and impact thereof and recommend changes to business processes that will address the control weaknesses.
• Prepare a quality and balanced audit report to specified standards, encapsulating the control weaknesses identified and results of audit work performed, with minimal editorial changes.
• Assist the Internal Audit Manager with other operational and reporting activities as required.
• Identify opportunities for innovation in audit as well as client processes and develop practical solutions to implement innovative practices.
• Effective communication with the audit team, audit management and key stakeholders.
• Keep abreast of emerging industry standards, best practices, industry challenges, upcoming legislation, operational requirements and technology changes related to the internal audit environment.
• Communicate professionally in all communication forms.
• Negotiate with management as appropriate in order to ensure key findings and follow up actions are agreed upon.
• Execute the audit assignment within the agreed timelines.