REF: NO/IA/11/04/2025 Internal Auditor at Legal Aid South Africa

KEY OUTPUTS

• Scheduling of all planning logistics for audit projects allocated.
• To conduct audit reviews and evaluations on internal controls, control self-assessments, risk management, corporate governance practices, adequacy and effectiveness of controls within the Legal Aid SA and rendering related advice to management.
• Compiling of detailed audit programs for all activities that form part of an audit under the supervision of the senior Internal Auditor.
• Co-ordinate the execution of the Audit Programs for specific audits.
• Conducting of entry and exit meetings during audits.
• Drafting audit reports for review by the Internal Audit Supervisor in accordance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS).
• Reviewing of all project working papers on Teammate
• Identifying of risks and ensuring that the supporting audit program is risk based.
• Determine the sampling methodology to be used for the audit program and sample sizes.
• Ensuring the maximum utilization of Inventory Database for Environmental Analysis (IDEA) and Teammate software’s and resolving all troubleshooting issues.
• Overseeing the quality of audit working papers and completion of all audit projects within the stipulated timeframes.
• Ensuring the supervision of all fieldwork and delivery challenges are resolved timeously.
• Perform audit fieldwork for more complicated areas and documenting the audit evidence on Teammate.
• Conducting of entry and exit meetings during audits
• Discussion of more complex exceptions with the Auditee, involving system and legislative issues, and documentation of both exceptions and findings.
• Identification of areas that require specialist intervention.
• Conducting of standard and governance audits including adhoc and special projects.
• Assisting the Internal Audit Supervisors as and when required, in compiling of the Findings Register, Tracking Schedules, Heat maps and Charts.
• Conduct performance reviews of all subordinates
• Recommend leave and appropriate training for subordinates to the Internal Audit Supervisor

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED              

• Three (3) year qualification with courses in Accounting, Auditing, Internal Auditing or Management Accounting.
• Membership to the Institute of Internal Auditors will be advantageous.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ internal audit work experience.
• Working knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Legal Aid Act and other relevant statutes.
• Working knowledge of King III Code of Corporate Governance.
• Knowledge of Teammate audit software.