Senior Auditor at The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)

Key Outputs: The successful candidate will report to the Audit Manager and the responsibilities include: 

• Audit Planning - Participates in the development of the annual audit plan; Considers all ICASA requirements, deadlines for requirements, the time needed to conduct audits, workforce availability and other elements affecting the schedule 
• Audit Execution - Execute the audit as per the audit plan; Source relevant information required for analysis and testing 
• Audit project quality - Quality assure internal auditors and/or audit teams outputs; Ensuring that policies, procedures and guidelines, which impact auditing, are clearly understood while determining the level of internal compliance (in terms of Quality Assurance standards (IIA, ISACA) in line with Internal Audit methodology 
•  Auditee/engagement management - Effectively engage and communicate with auditee, audit team, other stakeholders and Internal Audit management 
•  Audit Management & Reporting - Decides on evidence based weaknesses and areas of improvement to report to management; Draft audit findings of needed improvements in the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of controls, risk and governance of audit areas 
• People management - Provide functional/technical support, advice and guidance and assist in the transfer of skills to audit staff; Monitor the execution of tasks and instructions to subordinates.

Qualifications and Experience:

• An Undergraduate qualification in Accounting or Internal Auditing (NQF Level 7) Postgraduate qualification in Accounting or Internal Auditing would be an added advantage
• 3 years Management experience and 4 years' work experience in Internal/External  Auditing Advisory/Consultation role to management and other stakeholders Experience in using Audit Systems  
• Experience in reviewing Financial Statements and Performance Information Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury regulations and Global Internal Audit Standards will be an added advantage Certified Internal Auditor would be an added advantage.