Senior Internal Auditor at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to "We grow what matters" reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future. As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact.
• As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Internal Auditor within our Sugar operating unit in Malalane. The main purpose of this role is to provide independent oversight regarding the effectiveness of and adherence to Group internal controls. 

Minimum Requirements    

• A Postgraduate diploma in Accounting or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Chartered Accountant (CA)
• SAP experience would be advantageous
• At least 5 years’ experience in auditing activities
• FMCG industry experience would be advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities    
Audit Planning and Execution:

• Engage line management to determine current business processes and documents.
• Identify best practices.
• Identify risks and internal controls already implemented.
• Evaluate adequacy of controls.
• Recommend the most appropriate controls (where non-existent), aligned to organisational policies and procedures.
• Assist the Internal Audit Manager in preparing a risk based internal audit plan on an annual basis.
• Conduct a risk assessment of assigned audit/functional areas within required timelines.
• Participate in the determination of the scope and approach of the audit in conjunction with the Internal Audit Manager.
• Implement risk based audit programmes.
• Supervise audit clerks during the execution of audits.
• Conduct audits in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan and Audit Methodology.
• Conduct audit testing of specified processes to test the adequacy of the design and operational effectiveness of controls.
• Ensure test results are documented on audit working papers.
• Evaluate the test results and make recommendations to correct unsatisfactory conditions.
• Follow up on queries raised by the Internal Audit Manager upon reviews of working papers and conclude on audit test results.
• Validate audit issues identified through discussion with management and a review of mitigating controls.
• Prepare, manage and track progress of Control Self Assessments communicated with business units throughout the group.

Reporting

• Record deviations from the established processes.
• Compile findings, root causes, potential effects, recommendations and line mangers commitment (what, when, how) for consideration by the Audit Manager.
• Engage line management in discussion about the audit findings and request management responses.
• Respond appropriately to the Internal Audit Manager’s review notes.

Systems Improvement

• Advise management on systems and processes requiring improvement.
• Follow up on audit findings to ensure adequacy and timeliness of corrections.
• Raise awareness of internal audit and importance of a sound control environment with the Group.

Continuous Development

• Work with other Senior Internal Auditors on a daily basis to ensure that the audit team attains the KPI’s.
• Utilise regular communication channels and team meetings to promote continuous improvement and best practice.
• Participate (in an advisory capacity) in cross function team meetings to deliver on operational requirements and translate this into action items.

Information and Data Management

• Ensure data is captured accurately and regularly onto the information system/schedules to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.
• Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making.

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management

• Encourage collaboration with other team members by working within the broader Internal Audit and Risk Management support team to deliver overall team objectives.
• Implement organised and effective work-methods.
• Clarify ambiguities by confirming expectations.
• Participate constructively and willingly as a team player.
• Accurately assess the team-dynamics and openly support team decisions.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Manage colleagues’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

KPI’s

• Risk assessment spreadsheet agreement
• Manager’s satisfaction with review notes
• Manager’s satisfaction with programmes
• Quality of findings
• Record of discussions
• Quality of management response
• Manager’s satisfaction with draft reports
• Manager’s satisfaction with response to review notes
• Assignments conducted on time and within the budget