Senior Internal Auditor, Office of the Vice Chancellor, Internal Audit at University of Cape Town

Requirements for the job:

• A relevant degree (NQF 7 level qualification) in Internal Auditing, Accounting, or a Finance-related field (e.g., BCom, BTech).
• At least 4 years’ recent and relevant work experience in an Internal Audit department or environment
• Intermediate to advance proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Demonstrable ability to design, implement and interpret data analytics
• Demonstrable planning, organising, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent analytical, time management, and project management skills.
• Proven experience in facilitating sessions and delivering professional presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated capacity to maintain high performance across diverse environments, tasks, and team dynamics.

Demonstrable knowledge of:

• Global Internal Audit Standards
• COSO principles (all standards and principles)
• COBIT and GTAG principles
• Accounting and auditing principles
• King IV

Advantageous:

• Professional audit related designations e.g. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA),
• Exposure to IT auditing
• Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• 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 audit planning memorandums (engagement letter).
• Conduct financial, compliance, systems and operational and follow-up audits. Develop audit programs, perform sampling, execute audit procedures according to the audit program and utilise CAATs to identify discrepancies.
• Execute quality work, develop and document quality working papers, record relevant information to support conclusions and engagement results in compliance with IA methodology & IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Report, monitor and maintain records of audit findings and reports that accurately reflect audit execution. Present clear and concise conclusions, detailing all relevant findings, and provide logically sound, practical recommendations.  Ensure management action plans address observations and root causes effectively.
• Solicit and document management action plans, target implementation dates and assignment of management action plans.
• Effective communication, stakeholder management, and time management in adhering to deadlines.
• Contributing positively to team culture and values and capacitating the team in specialised areas of expertise.
• Supervise selected audit assignments as and when required or peer review.
• Be an ambassador for good governance and internal audit practices, providing input into methodology maintenance/ development and departmental initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members and external consultants on audit or other engagements. Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold ethical standards.