Internal Auditor - Houghton at SBV Services (Pty) Ltd.

Description

Plan internal audit assignments.

• Plans the internal audit assignment following the internal audit methodology including completion of the scoping letter/planning memo as per the internal audit coverage plan.
• Perform the planning through sourcing risk relating information pertaining to the scope of the audit
• Plan and complete ad-hoc internal audit assignments following the internal audit methodology.
• Coordinate input from the junior internal auditor regarding planning and information received. Execution of the internal audit fieldwork and reporting
• Efficiently carries out audits as identified in the internal audit coverage plan and prioritises audits allocated to him/her according to the associated risk

Executes audits in accordance with the IIA Standards and within the agreed upon timeframes

• Take responsibility for the completion of fieldwork
• Complete working papers concisely and accurately, addressing the objective of the audit conducted
• Accurately document report findings
• Identifies threats, noncompliance with statutory and company policies and evaluates controls and reports thereon
• Build relationships with relevant stakeholders to obtain the necessary information pertinent to the audit.
• Identifies and documents new risks to the business during audits and escalates these to the appropriate member of management to take action
• Performs a follow up assessment with relevant stakeholders on findings raised in internal audit reports in line with internal audit methodology.

Timeous and accurate reporting

• Accurately and systematically document all audit findings in the working papers.
• Writes internal audit reports for submission to Internal Audit Manager for review.
• Discusses findings noted during the internal audits with relevant stakeholders covering all areas tested as per the internal audit report

Drive the organisation culture

• Drive the department’s values while inspiring confidence and generating excitement, enthusiasm and commitment towards the mission.
• Serve as a leader of the culture program driving the desired behaviours and encouraging employee engagement
• Create and implement strategies in collaboration with Change Management & HR to evaluate and maintain employee satisfaction
• Provide leadership to employees within the organisation, creating a winning culture and high morale
• Initiate and lead a culture of performance driven output through shared purpose vision and values

Provide leadership to employees within the organisation, creating a winning culture and high morale Lead as an Ambassador and executor of Change

• Act as a change management architect in periods of change to ensure continuity to operations
• Effectively communicate and embed new processes and procedures as they occur addressing or escalating matters / concerns to the SME’s (subject matter experts) when required
• Facilitate the necessary presentations, workshops or forums in order to ensure consistent and accurate communication is given across one’s centre/s

Requirements

• 2 years internal audit experience.
• Working knowledge of BarnOwl software or similar packages (advantageous)

Minimum Requirements: Education

• BCom Financial Sciences/Internal Audit or accepted internal audit qualification.
• Working towards the achievement of the Certified Internal Auditor accreditation.