Senior Internal Auditor at TFG (The Foschini Group)

• The position forms part of Group Internal Audit, within the broader Group Risk & Assurance division, and reports directly to a Group Audit Manager.

Responsibilities

• Plan and project manage each assigned internal audit project, from initiation to completion
• Process Analysis (Narrative and Flowchart) and maintenance of process analysis documentation
• Risk and Control Identification
• Risk and Control Matrix development and maintenance
• Key control identification
• Audit Scope Determination per process or project
• Audit Programme Development
• Workpaper preparation as per audit programme steps
• Finding preparation and validation with control owner
• Draft Report Preparation
• Audit file closure and quality review
• Development of testing logic for data-enabled internal audit projects, including User Acceptance Testing prior to release to production
• Control Self-Assessment design, preparation, distribution, response collation and results reporting
• Remedial actions follow up (Issue Tracking) and maintenance
• Preparation of elements to be used as part of Executive and Board Reporting

Qualifications

• Bcom/BTech Internal Audit or Accounting degree
• Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), or other relevant professional institution such as SAICA, SAIPA, etc.
• Qualified CIA, CA (SA) or other relevant professional certification or qualification
• 3 - 5 years’ proven audit experience
• Experience in leading internal audit projects
• Experience with analytical tools such as ACL, IDEA and PowerBi
• Experience in leveraging AI technology across all phases of audit projects
• Proficient and experienced in the application of accounting principles, financial assertions, and the auditing of financial controls
• Proficient in MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Skills:

• Professional, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a good eye for detail
• Ability to effectively engage at senior levels of Management and represent the Group Internal Audit department during formal meetings
• Good at problem solving, multitasking and critical thinking
• Be able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Open to embracing new technologies / ways of working
• Be customer centric with excellent interpersonal skills

Behaviours: 

• Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• organisational Savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
• Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
• Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation