Internal Auditor at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• The successful candidate will be responsible for completing audits inside Discovery and providing feedback on the outcome.  The successful candidate must have a drive, sense of urgency and work flexibility.

Areas of responsibility

The successful candidate will be required, primarily, but not limited to:

• Proficiency in the IIA International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), Code of Ethics and Standards
• Perform audit in line with Audit Methodology and Audit Software requirements
• Assist Senior Internal Auditor in preparation of engagement letter
• Document systems description for the scope areas identified within the engagement letter
• Obtain approval from business for documented system descriptions
• To review the system established to ensure compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws, regulations and contracts which could have a significant impact on operations and reports
• Completion of the Audit Checklists and overall maintenance of the Pentana Audit File (in line with Audit Methodology)
• Document risks and controls for the scope areas identified within the engagement letter
• Obtain approval from business for documented risks and controls
• Prepare test procedures for adequate controls
• Perform fieldwork testing
• Draft working papers in line with GIA methodology
• Provide feedback to Senior Auditor / Audit Management regarding progress on activities
• Advise Senior Auditor / Audit Management immediately of any problems experienced on audit sections
• Escalate cases where feedback is not received
• Produce finalised working papers and evidence for all components of work, as per standards set in the Audit Methodology
• Confirm errors / control weaknesses identified with business prior to drafting observations
• Draft observations for confirmed errors / weakness and rate observations
• Format first draft of report prior to review by the Senior Internal Auditor / Audit Management
• Agree sample sizes with Senior Auditor / Audit Management
• Assist Senior Internal Auditor in ensuring that the management comments and agreed actions provided are appropriate
• Update Audit Software with all required information and sign off working papers
• Clear Audit Management / Senior Internal Auditor review / coaching notes (sign off)
• Completion of mini appraisals for each audit performed within 2 weeks of final audit report being issued.
• Timely capturing of billable time, proactively managing output and productivity of 90%
• Share business related knowledge with team.
• Implement training and learnings within audit work, to ensure continued enhancement and quality.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Upholds ethics and values and demonstrates integrity
• Takes initiative and works under own direction with the ability to make quick, clear choices which may include tough choices or considered risks
• Shows respect for the views and contributions of others.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication skills. The candidate should speak fluently, have the ability to write in a well-structured and logical manner.
• Demonstrates an understanding of different organisational departments and functions.

Education and Experience

• National Diploma Internal Audit / B Degree or equivalent qualification (with Accountancy and / or Auditing as majors
• Studying towards or in possession of the relevant B Comm Degree
• Financial Services experience
• Studying towards CIA, CCSA or CFSA
• Graduate to 2 years of experience 

Role Specific Competencies

• Proficiency in the IIA International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), Code of Ethics and Standards
• Sets high standards for quality and quantity and works in a systematic, methodical and orderly manner.
• Adapts to changing circumstances.
• Handles criticism constructively and learns from it.
• Microsoft efficient
• Ability to draft reports
• Analyse statistics