Senior Audit Specialist at University of Cape Town

Requirements for the job:

• A degree (NQF7) in Internal Auditing or Accounting or Finance-Related field (e.g., B. Com/Btech)
• At least 4 years (operations and IT Auditing) experience in an Internal Audit department or environment
• Ability to do both IT audits and operational audits
• Advanced level of proficiency in the use of MS Office (word, excel etc.)
• Demonstrable planning, organising, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective time and project management
• Experience in facilitation/presentation
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Able to maintain a high-performance standard in varying environments with different tasks, responsibilities and people.
• Highly ethical and confidential working approach

Demonstrable knowledge of:

• International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• COSO principles (all standards and principles)
• COBIT principles
• GTAG (Global Technology Audit Guides)
• Accounting and auditing principles
• King 4 code

Advantageous:

• Professional audit related designations/ certifications e.g. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), CA(SA)
• Being a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
• Demonstrable knowledge of audit software TeamMate, SAP, PeopleSoft
• Demonstrable knowledge of PowerBI, CAATs or similar analytic tools

Responsibilities:

• Audit planning and preparation - conducting preliminary surveys as per IA methodology, compile system descriptions, walkthroughs, risk assessments and evaluations relating to the University’s governance, operations and information systems; performing control adequacy assessments, developing scope and engagement objectives, compiling engagement
• letters, compiling engagement letters etc.
• Conduct financial, compliance, systems, operational and IT Audits including related follow-up audits. Draft audit programmes, conduct sampling, execute all audit procedures as per the engagement audit program, run CAATS to identify discrepancies through use of basic scripting techniques.
• Develop and document quality working papers, record relevant information to support conclusions and engagement results in compliance with IA methodology & IIA standards.
• Reporting, record keeping and monitoring - Draft audit findings and produce an internal audit report discussed with management that is representative of the audit execution conducted, conclusions reached is clear, concise and contains all the elements of the finding, make recommendations that are well thought, logical, practical, ensuring management action plans align to observations and root cause(s), conduct follow-up audits.
• Effective communication, stakeholder relations and efficient time management in adhering to deadlines.
• Contributing positively to the team culture and values and capacitating the team in specialised areas of expertise.
• Supervise selected audit assignments as and when required.
• Be an ambassador for good governance and internal audit practices, providing input into methodology maintenance/ development and departmental initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with external consultants on engagements, conduct and/or assist in fraud/whistleblowing investigations requiring strict confidentiality and ethical adherence to sensitive personnel situations.

Closing date: 30 April 2023