Senior Internal Auditor - April 2024 at ATNS

Job description

Audit Planning and Preparation - .

• Develop a three-year rolling internal audit strategy and annual Audit Plan.  Plan and schedule audit engagements. 
•  Conduct risk assessments and develop audit plans. 
• Identify key objectives and scope of audits.  
• Manage the execution of the approved internal audit plan.  
• Plan, execute and monitor the execution of the internal audit projects in accordance with defined methodologies. 
•  Manage the project team and co-sourced internal audit service providers and their performance on project, timeliness and quality of delivered audit projects in all IA project phases.

Audit Execution and Fieldwork -

•  Conduct audit fieldwork, including testing controls and procedures.  
• Analyse data and documentation to assess control effectiveness.  
• Document audit findings and workpapers.  
• Communicate with stakeholders to obtain the necessary information.

Data Analysis and Reporting -

• Use data analysis tools to extract, manipulate and analyse data sets.  
• Summarise and synthesise audit findings. 
•  Draft audit reports with clear, actionable recommendations. 
•  Present audit findings to management and stakeholders. 

Follow-up and Remediation -

• Collaborate with process owners to develop and implement remediation plans. 
•  Monitor the progress of remediation efforts and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions. 
•  Provide guidance and support to address control deficiencies. 

Management and Coordination of the IA function - 

• Manage the internal audit activities in accordance with the internal audit charter and the mandatory elements of the internal audit professional practice framework and standards to ensure that ATNS is provided with best practice knowledge base.  
• Manage the Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme plan for internal audit.  
• Maintain a professional relationship with management whist maintaining independence. 
• Provide input into the Internal Audit strategy and delivery thereof.  
• Support the general functioning of the department, including, productivity, budget control, QMS, etc.  
• Collaborate with other internal audit teams, external auditors, and departments within the organisation to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to financial auditing.  
• Actively participate in fraud detection efforts by assessing fraud risks, implementing fraud detection procedures, and investigating any suspected fraudulent activities. 
•  Investigate whistle-blowing matters referred in time.  
• Develop and implement internal audit mitigation plans to address identified risks in the business.  
• Ensure compliance with the financial policies and processes applicable to ATNS.

Continuous Improvement and Professional Development - 

• Stay abreast of regulatory changes, industry trends, and emerging risks to ensure that the necessary action is taken where required. 
•  Contribute to the enhancement of audit methodologies and tools.  
• Maintain a Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme for internal Audit.  
• Participate in training programs, certifications, and professional networking activities.

Financial Management - 

• Manage expenditure in line with business objectives and priorities, and within approved financial parameters.  
• Ensure effective management of operational costs to enable efficient utilisation of financial resources.

People Management -

• Manage subordinates in accordance with HC policies and processes.  
• Conduct training sessions on audit methodologies, tools, and best practices.  
• Sharing knowledge and insights to support professional development within the audit team.  
• Conduct talent reviews in line with the HC Talent Management process.  
• Manage the performance of employees in accordance with the HC Performance Management process.  
• Coach, mentor and guide junior auditors.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Formal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Auditing or related field
• Honours Degee or professional certification (e.g. CIA or CA(SA) is required.

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Seasoned professional with 8 years experience as an internal auditor or external auditor role.
• Proficiency in audit and IT audit methodologies and techniques, tools including data analytics software, risk assessment, controls testing, sampling and documentation is required.
• Proficiency in audit management software (e.g GRC, ACL), Microsoft Excel ad ERP Systems is required.Experienced in using data analysis tools and techniques to extract, manipulate and analyze data sets, identify trends, anomalies and patters and support audit testing and conclusions