Chief Internal Auditor at Gold Fields Limited

Role Details

Gold Fields – Corporate Office is seeking a Chief Internal Auditor to join their Internal Audit department.

Reporting to the VP Group Head of Internal Audit, you will assist in providing the necessary assurances to the Audit Committee of Gold Fields on Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Internal Control by planning, managing executing and reporting on the various assignments on the Annual Audit Plan. The incumbent will be responsible in ensuring the audit methodology, auditing systems, processes and resources within the Internal Audit Department are in place in terms of the Professional Practices Framework for Internal Auditors and are operating effectively and efficiently. Further, this position would require the incumbent to take cognisance of applicable legislation and best practice principles, with the ultimate goal and aim to assist in managing the daily activities of the Internal Audit Department in a responsible manner.

Benefits include:

• Medical Aid

• Retirement Fund

About the role:

• Planning / Resource allocation and scheduling of work;

• Preparation for Audit Activities;

• Liaising with key stakeholders;

• Develop, supervise and manage the performance of sub-ordinates;

• Identify and communicate any possible risks or issues facing the company – as part of audit process;

• Perform Research from time to time – establish best practice

• Facilitate closure of audit projects

• Administration tasks

About you:

• Hold a CA(SA) or MBA

• Hold a CIA or other relevant qualification

• Have completed articles with an audit firm and have at least 5 to 10 years’ experience in an internal audit department including forensic and IT auditing

• Have insight of the Minerals Act and BCEA

• Have SAP audit exposure

• Have knowledge of commercial, Company, Tax and VAT Legislation

• Demonstrate above average knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Legislation

• Develop, supervise and manage the performance of sub-ordinates

• Be fully proficient in the full Microsoft Office Suite

• Have the ability to work under pressure and take initiative

• Exhibit a meticulous and well-organised work method

• Demonstrate well-developed written (including reports) and verbal communication skills in English

• Have sound diplomacy, discretion and interpersonal skills

• Be energetic and self-motivated, with an enquiring mind

• Have advance analytical abilities and pay attention to detail

• Have indisputable integrity and able to maintain confidentiality

• Be willing and able to work reasonable overtime, over weekends and on public holidays on an ad hoc basis

• Be willing to travel internationally to the Gold Fields operations to execute Audit programs

• Possess his/her own transport and have a valid code B/EB driver’s licence and be able to travel (locally and internationally) when necessary

• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determine by a risk-based medical examination at the relevant Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre