Internal Auditor (August 2025) at ATNS

Job description

Audit Planning and Preparation - 

• Conduct risk assessments and develop audit plans; Identify key objectives and scope of audits.  Plan and execute internal audit projects (including IT) in accordance with defined methodologies.   Engage with audit clients to identify key areas of the process under audit.

Audit Execution and Fieldwork -

• Assess the adequacy of ATNS policies and procedures in addressing identified risks;  Conduct testing of controls and gathering relevant data and evidence.  Analysis data and documentation to assess control effectiveness.  Document audit work, ensuring compliance with audit standards and organisational policies, and contributing to the preparation of audit reports.  Communicate with stakeholders to obtain necessary information.

Data Analysis and Reporting -

• Use data analysis tools to extract and analyse data sets.  Identify and clearly articulate thematic root causes and the impact thereof and recommend changes to business processes that will address the control weakness.  Contextualise findings and recommendations in relation to wider related risk, control and governance issues.  Draft audit reports with clear, actionable recommendations.  Present audit findings to management and stakeholders. 

Follow-up and Remediation - 

• Assist in identifying areas for process improvement and may be involved in discussions about potential recommendations to enhance internal controls.  Monitor the progress of remediation efforts and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions. 

Internal Audit Activities - 

• Assist the Senior Internal Auditor with other operational and reporting activities as required.  Identify opportunities for innovation in audit as well as client processes and develop practical solution to implement innovative practices.  Represent Internal Audit at appropriate client forums and committees as required.  Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and a wide relationship network across business units and within Internal Audit.  Ensure that all client queries are dealt with proactively, accurately and within agreed timeframes by the team and yourself.  Share business intelligence through collaboration with business and dissemination of information.  Actively participate in fraud detection efforts by assessing fraud risks, implement fraud detection procedures, and investigate any suspected fraudulent activities.  Investigate whistle-blowing matters referred on time.  Provide input into the Internal Audit strategy and the delivery thereof.  Collaborate with other internal audit teams, external auditors, and departments within the organisation to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to financial auditing.

Continuous Improvement and Professional Development- 

• Stay abreast of regulatory changes, industry trends, and emerging risks.  Contribute to the enhancement of audit methodologies and tools.  Contribute towards the maintenance of a Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme for internal audit.  Participate in training programs, certifications, and professional networking activities.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Formal Qualifications:

•   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Auditing or related field
•   Professional certification (e.g. CIA or CA(SA), SAICA, Chartered Accountant will be an advantage

Minimum Years of Experience:

•  At least 3-5 years’ experience in internal/external auditing
•  Proficiency in audit and IT audit methodologies and techniques, tools including data analytics software, risk assessment, controls testing, sampling and documentation
• Understanding of financial and accounting principles, including IFRS and financial statement analysis, to evaluate financial controls and assess financial risk
• Ability to use data analysis tools and techniques to extract, and analyse data sets, identify trends, anomalies, and patterns, and support audit testing and conclusions is required.