Internal Auditor at Construction Education & Training Authority (CETA)

Responsibilities of the Internal Auditor

• Provide support and assistance to Senior Internal Auditor / Team Leader, in performing daily operations and enable effective execution and reviews of internal audit tasks.
• Contribute to a team’s understanding of relevant legislative requirements and complex issues by conducting research, analysis and summarizing findings clearly and concisely.
• Perform audit tests per the audit program and ensure working papers are of the highest quality and comply with IA Standards and CETA Audit Methodologies.
• Obtain an understanding of the assessment area, related risks and processes and assist in drafting the Risk and Initial Assessment Summary to be submitted for review by the Senior Internal Auditor / Team.
• Prepare and assist in drafting the Business Process, Risk and Control Metrices that will be submitted for review by the Senior Internal Auditor.
• Identify issues, draft and submit audit findings (findings, root causes, risks and recommendations) for review by the Senior Internal Auditor / Team Leader.
• Be able to work independently and pro-actively in communicating all challenges, concerns and exceptions to the Senior Internal Auditor / Team Leader to ensure that all assigned tasks are timely completed and signed off.
• Evaluate internal controls, apply professional audit techniques, prepare audit work papers, develop solutions, and document findings as part of conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits assignments.
• Contribute to the development of documents and presentations that demonstrate the audit issues, solution options and implications with root causes,etc.
• Assist the Senior Internal Auditor in drafting the Internal Audit reports for assignments performed.
• Assist in completing project quality assurance documentation.
• Assist the Senior Internal Auditor / Team Leader in preparing for meetings, participate in the meetings and take minutes. 
• Work independently but work is reviewed by Senior Internal Audit / Team Leader Expert.

Other general responsibilities attached to this role

• Perform basic administrative duties as needed on a day-to-day basis.
• Execute other duties that the Senior Internal Auditor / Internal Audit Manager may delegate or assign.

Requirements

Desired Skills, Experience and Competencies

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) / B. Tech / Advanced Diploma / Degree in Internal Audit, Accounting, Business, Finance or another related field will be advantageous.
• Current membership / registration with the IIA-SA is recommended.
• Atleast one (1) to two (2) years of related work experience - in internal audit, or risk management or a quality assurance / monitoring function.
• Public sector accounting / auditing experience preferrable.
• Familiarity with computer audit packages like Microsoft Office, CaseWare / Pastel, etc, BarnOwl or other relevant audit / accounting software is an advantage.