Senior Internal Auditor at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

Provide assurance on the adequacy of business process controls to mitigate risk and evaluate effectiveness of controls. Supervise junior auditors and act as a second in charge of the Audit Department. Conduct Investigations. Provide internal controls subject matter expertise on key business projects

• Contribute in managing expenditure throughout the Astron business to deliver savings targets.
• Efficient execution of risk based audit plan from planning to reporting.
• Assist in preparing annual business plan and monthly reforecast for both Compliance and Audit
• Ensure Business Support by executing engagements in the most professional and flexible manner.
• Ensure that reporting to clients is consistent, accurate, complete and on time.
• Validation & Verification closeout on all actions requiring remediation  by business units and report overdue items to Audit Manager.
• Efficient utilization of the planning and fieldwork time.
• Validation & Verification closeout on all actions requiring remediation  by business units and report overdue items to Audit Manager.
• Provide input into the risk assessment process based on business knowledge and feedback after completion of an audit.
• Conduct investigations and report locally within AE and to the Shareholder /Glencore.
• Lead more complex audits by providing direction to the team to timely and proper execution of audits.
• Mentor junior auditors
• Prepare an internal audit update presentation for EXCO and Audit & Risk Committee meetings.

Qualifications:

• CA or Bcom Honours with CIA.

Experience:

• 3 years post qualification for CA or 5 years internal audit experience in a large company
• Risk Management and internal controls
• Proven track record in IT Auditing or Forensic Investigations will be an advantage

Skills:

• ability to use your own initiative
• analytical thinking and attention to detail
• the ability to work effectively on your own, lead and as part of a team • strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity
• the ability to think objectively and demonstrate sound judgement
• strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• organization and facilitation skills
• resilience under pressure
• flexible thinking and ability to adapt to change.
• ability to influence at all levels within the company
• ability to make conduct investigation, make conclusion and provide recommendations.

Specialised Knowledge:

• Oil & Gas
• Data analytics
• IIA standards
• Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, SAP and general IT controls