Internal Audit Specialist (Gauteng) at Samancor Chrome

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
• Perform near misses ensuring department targets are met.

PEOPLE

• Manage personal development
• Assist and coach other internal audit team members during complex audit assignments

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Develop, maintain and improve relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Liaise and inform the Business Units regarding Internal Audit methodology
• Report on key issues identified during the audit Make suitable recommendations for improvement or corrective action

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Risk Assessment and Planning:

• Prepare the Internal Audit Engagement Memorandum.
• Determine the scope of work for the audits.
• Determine required time and resources required to carry the audits
• Prepare process flow charts/ system descriptions and process narratives
• Identify and assess pertinent key business risks and the compensating controls
• Prepare the risk and control matrix for assigned audit engagements

Audit Engagement/ Assignments:

• Lead the assigned audit engagements or projects
• Prepare and execute risk based internal audit assignment
• Plan and develop detailed audit programme for assigned audit engagement
• Identify and assign audit work to other internal auditors during the audit process
• Perform analytical reviews and testing procedures during audit engagement
• Prepare audit working papers that support the issues presented in an audit report
• Communicate significant audit findings to the Audit Superintendent on time
• Develop and confirm  audit findings with Auditee’s responsible staff and management
• Make suitable recommendation to improve the operations and internal controls
• Prepare and present formal written internal audit reports for audits performed
• Identify and recommend training needs for other internal auditors
• Manage and resolve disputes/ conflict that may arise during the audits
• Develop standard audit programs for the audits and align them to controls and risks. 

Follow Up Audits:

• Monitor and follow-up on the implementation status of the recommendations made by Internal Audit and the agreed management action plans
• Prepare clear and concise follow-up report outlining the implementation status of recommendations and agreed action plans, and further present it to management

Ad hoc requests/ Special Assignments:

• Lead and or execute the special reviews or ad hoc requests projects. 
• Assist in the performance of special review requested by Management
• Prepare concise reports for ad hoc projects/ assignments and present it to Management  

Quality:

• Execute/ assist in completion of all audit work in accordance with IIA standards
• Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with IIA standards and code of ethics
• Prepare clear and concise reports for audit and ad hoc engagements performed

GROWTH

Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to the improvement of IT, risk management and control systems
• Identify or ensure that significant risks facing the company are identified
• Business and system improvement
• Assist in carrying fraud and other management special requests

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Relating & Networking
• Change Leadership
• Business Acumen

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Identify key risk exposures and make suitable recommendations to address the risks
• Develop suitable audit programmes to enable effective and efficient assurance review

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft Office Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills / report writing
• Fraud investigation and Information Technology audit skills will be an advantage

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the risk based internal auditing
• Know and understand audit procedures and computerised accounting in SAP and Coupa.
• Obtain and evaluate the audit evidence, and to prepare & present audit reports
• Knowledgeable in risk management and control frameworks
• Knowledgeable in relevant South African legislations, Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting or Auditing
• 4 years’ relevant experience

Additional qualifications: 

• Honours or CIA or CISA or CRM