Internal Auditor at Digital Outsource Services (Pty) Ltd

Job description

The Audit team is looking for an Internal Auditor to join their team.

Reporting to the Head of Auditing, your role is to examine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation’s internal control systems and procedures and recommend corrective actions to improve operations, enhance internal controls and reduce costs.

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Internal Audit
• Develop risk–based annual audit plans detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities.
• Design internal audit procedures and work programs.
• Conduct internal audits to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures.
• Identify key areas of risk within the organisation and propose appropriate controls to mitigate the risks.
• Discuss audit findings and recommendations with line managers and report significant issues to Senior Management.
• Prepare audit reports in line with the approved audit plan.
• Monitor the timely implementation of the management actions recommended in the audit reports.
• Provide Senior Management with an opinion on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls in the organisation.
• Continuous improvement
• Assist the development of an internal control culture, including training of staff.
• Monitor the trends and developments in the internal audit area.
• Conduct ad-hoc investigations and reviews as requested by Senior Management. Liaise with the external governing bodies on compliance and internal control issues.
• Reporting
• Report on internal control issues and the implementation of the internal audit plan to management.
• Compliance
• Collate and draft replies to regulators and governing entities.
• Review and ensure continuous compliance to regulations and standards.

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant internationally recognised Auditing certification and qualification
• Minimum 5 - 10 years relevant work experience in an Internal Audit department or internal control function (Ecommerce, Marketing , Financial, etc industries)
• Proven solid experience as an Internal Auditor in Audit techniques (work programs, tests, sampling, documentation, reports)
• Advanced MS office experience

Job Competencies:

• Proven ability in presenting findings and influencing the organisation to implement audit recommendations
• Expertise in the functioning and business acumen of an Ecommerce or online services business
• Expertise in Internal Audit, Risk and control functions
• Technology driven
• Advanced MS Office experience
• Comfortable with legalese
• Strong Numerical and Analytical skills

Advantageous Requirements:

• SQL knowledge and experience
• Technology savvy – using technology optimally to enhance reporting
• Internal Auditing experience in an online Ecommerce environment

Personal Competencies:

• Good Interpersonal & relationship building skills
• Excellent planning & organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven analytical and problem solving ability
• Ability to work in a fast paced, pressurized environment
• Excellent communication skills; verbal & written skills
• Must be flexible in a rapidly evolving environment and proactive in resolving problems
• Strong integrity and confidentiality
• Deadline driven
• Able to work independently as well as work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams