Internal Control Specialist at ERG Africa

Key Responsibilities 

Planning

• Pre-engagement data extraction and analysis to focus review effort on areas of high risk
• Develop a thorough understanding of business processes in scope for internal control assignments and document the processes in flowcharts and/or process narratives
• Identify and document inherent risks and controls within the business processes and communicate for inclusion on the departments risk register.
• Review compliance with existing legislation, policies and procedures
• Prepare annual risk based Internal Control Plan for SABOT based on the time allocation
• Explain the scope and objectives for the internal control’s engagement to the responsible Manager and provide an overview of steps in the internal control process

Fieldwork

• Develop a risk-based program and approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgment and departmentally defined internal control methodology
• Perform internal control tests and prepare working papers in accordance with the Internal Control Methodology.
• Evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business and control objectives
• Identify and document control and process weaknesses and provide evidential support for findings
• Propose practical and value-added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies
• Organize and reference work papers for review by Senior Manager
• Participate in closing meetings with internal client at the end of fieldwork, providing clear explanations for identified issues

Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of a concise and informative internal control report to effectively communicate the findings and recommendations to the branch/department and senior management
• Discuss internal control weakness with the responsible Manager and recommending corrective action to ensure economic, efficient and effective operation of the organisation
•   Prepare feedback for ERGA Risk Committee Feedback and communicate to the Senior IC Manager
• Weekly Feedback to Senior Internal Control Manager regarding work progress
• Verification of Internal Controls for the key risk assessment (SABOT and ERGA)

General

• Development of the annual Internal Control Plan that is risk based.
• Perform any other duties and/or assignments as requested by Management from time to time
• Support the Senior Manager, Internal control in the development and implementation of the evolving Internal Control methodology
• Contribute to the safeguarding of corporate assets and the interests of Members by ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively
• Perform consulting services for management through participation in projects designed to introduce new and/or changing processes, products or facilities
• Provide value added recommendations to mitigate both project and operational risks
• Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with all levels of staff within the organization, including Senior Management
• Conducts investigations of suspected internal fraud when required.
• Provide consultative support to depots and departments regarding the adequate design and execution of risk management processes

Essential Qualifications

• Bcom Honours – Internal Auditing
• Five (5) years Internal audit experience

Applicants must have worked in the mining/construction sector and must have logistics experience.

• Advantage: Certified Internal Auditor qualification