Senior Internal Auditor at Council for Geoscience (CGS)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operation Processes (Internal Audit)

• Provide input into the enhancement of the audit methodology and technologies.
• Develop and implement a risk-based internal audit plan.
• Conduct full internal audit engagement.
• Develop project plans and compile audit engagement plan for audit assignments.
• Facilitate meetings with clients to discuss audit engagements.
• Review audit working papers, reports and audit files.
• Conduct and oversee allocated audit reviews, including integrated audits and service provider reviews.
• Oversee audit engagements, with regular reporting to the Internal Audit manager and stakeholders as necessary.
• Liaise with the clients and keep them informed on an ongoing basis.
• Maintaining a register of audit projects and findings; and monitor implementation and adherence to audit recommendations.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective measures emanating from internal and external audit findings.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise and direct the team(s) by providing technical and quality oversight.
• Advise on internal audit projects and consulting services regarding risk and controls and provide training opportunities.
• Perform reporting on allocated activities and assignments.
• Conduct preliminary investigations on incidents reported.
• Conduct ad hoc assignments/special investigation requested by management.
• Proactively handle additional duties as requested by the Manager Internal Audit from time to time.
• Conduct research for the internal audit function.

Stakeholder Relations

• Build relationship with external auditors and other assurance providers.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain combined assurance projects through coordinating and collaborating with other assurance providers on assurance work and processes as necessary.
• Liaise with the clients and keep them informed on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain effective relationships with both line managers and employees.

Quality Management

• Execute all audit assignments/ work in accordance with the IIA standards.
• Review and ensure audits are conducted in accordance with IIA standards and code of ethics.
• Prepare clear and concise reports for audit and consulting engagements performed.

People Management

• Manage and or supervise junior staff.
• Compile and submit personal development plan.
• Participate in continuous professional development initiatives/interventions in order to keep up with new technologies, standards, laws and regulations.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric (Grade 12) and
• Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Internal Auditing or equivalent.
• Registration with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) years’ internal audit experience of which two (2) years should be at a supervisory level.
• Knowledge and experience of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
• Solid experience in planning engagements, managing audit projects, supervising personnel and developing audit work programme.
• Knowledge of external leading risk and controls frameworks such as COSO and ISO 31000.
• Proven proficiency in understanding and application of standards for the professional practice of internal auditing