Internal Auditor (Head Office) at Housing Development Agency (HDA)

Responsibilities

Internal Audit Execution

• Responsible for Planning, executing, and drafting reports for audit engagements, such as: financial, compliance, regulatory, and operational audits, including ad-hoc reviews.
• Independently develop system description, walkthroughs, audit programs and risk-control matrices (RCMs) for assigned engagements.
• Perform data analysis on the datasets to ensure proper coverage of the entire audit population, where applicable.
• Execute the risk-based audit procedures to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Proactively review audit processes, systems, documentation, and practices to identify control weaknesses and inefficiencies.
• Identify areas of non-compliance and support the development of appropriate corrective actions.
• Identify control gaps and provide recommendations for improvement and strengthening of internal controls.
• Deliver consultative advisory services on governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance matters.
• Perform root cause analysis for significant findings to ensure that management action plans address the underlying issue rather than just the symptom.
• Coordinate internal audit activities with other assurance providers to ensure effective combined assurance coverage.
• Support the Implementation and maintenance of the internal audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP).
• Monitor and track the implementation of audit recommendations and management action plans.
• Support with the preliminary fraud risk assessments and coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Risk Management and Combined Assurance

• Participate in Combined Assurance activities in collaboration with the Risk Management function and other assurance providers.
• Conduct audits to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management processes and internal controls.
• Identify and report control weaknesses, risk exposures, and non-compliance issues during audit engagements.
• Contribute to the monitoring of management action plans aimed at addressing identified risks and control deficiencies.

Governance and Compliance

• Provide input into the development and continuous improvement of internal audit policies, procedures, and methodologies.
• Contribute to awareness initiatives to strengthen the organisation’s control environment and governance culture.

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare draft internal audit reports in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).
• Support the preparation of quarterly audit and risk reports for EXCO, the Audit and Risk Committee, and the Board.
• Assist in communicating audit findings, recommendations, and outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
• Follow-up and reporting on the implementation status of audit findings and management action plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma/ BTech (NQF 7) in Internal Auditing, Accounting, or equivalent qualification.
• Possession of a professional certification (such as CIA, PIA, IAT, CISA, or CFE), a postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8/9) in Internal Auditing or equivalent, and the completion of audit articles, will serve a strong added advantage.
• A minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant experience in Internal Auditing. Experience within PFMA-governed public sector entities is essential.