Junior Internal Auditor - Kenilworth at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

Job Advert Summary    

• Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organisation's operations. It helps an organisation accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
• Although accounting is an important skill for an internal auditor, the focus for internal auditors is the evaluation of operational, risk management, internal control and the governance processes of the organisation.

Minimum Requirements    

• B.Commerce Degree/CA (SA) OR studying towards a CIA qualification/CA(SA)
• 1-year post article experience or 1 – 2 years internal audit experience

Duties & Responsibilities    
Audit Planning & Field work

• Assist in identifying, assess and document significant business risks.
• Arrange meetings with business owners for audit preparation and document the minutes of the meeting.
• Prepare an electronic working document file for effective audit working standards.
• Interpret the scope and objectives of the audit assignment to ensure the key areas are adequately addressed.
• Assist in documenting a business function description to gain a background understanding of the business functions included in the scope of the audit.
• Participate/construct a flow chart to gain an understanding of the business processes.
• Assist in identifying and/or updating risks specific to the processes and the controls implemented to mitigate the said risks.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of controls that were deemed to be adequate.
• Evaluate company’s compliance to laws and regulations to ensure adherence thereof.

Findings & Reporting

• Document all issues identified during the audit on the findings summary to obtain a holistic view of all issues identified.
• Perform a root cause analysis on the issues identified in order to determine underlying causes.
• Recommend risk mitigation solutions to enhance efficiencies in the business.
• Document the draft audit findings to be included in the audit report.
• Participate in compiling and reviewing the draft audit report.
• Review management feedback in draft report, address any concerns and amend the report accordingly.
• Stakeholder Management and Informarion Dissemination/Sharing
• Conduct regular feedback meetings throughout the audit.
• Communicate and share best practices or interdependencies with the relevant stakeholders to increase awareness and mitigate the risks
• Liaise, report and support colleagues at various levels throughout the business

Knowledge management &Transfer

• Assist in implementation of the required SAICA competency structure/framework
• Assist in the day to day activities of the training office and administration to ensure compliance to SAICA training regulations
• Mentoring of CA Trainees i.e. training program and competencies as well as examinations

Self-Management

• Collaborate with others to achieve results
• Demonstrate PnP values
• Achieve KPI’s / deliverables within agreed time-frames and according to quality standards
• Promote co-operation in working with others to achieve shared goals

Competencies    

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Business Process Management and Analysis skills
• Attention to detail
• Judgement and Decision-Making
• Analytical thinking and Problem solving
• Networking and Liaison/Building strategic relationships
• Engaging Diversity
• Influencing and Negotiation
• Motivating People