Senior Practitioner: Internal Audit at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree / national diploma (NQF Level 6) in internal auditing or related qualification. Registration with a professional body, professional qualification / designation such as Internal Audit Technician or Professional Internal Auditor will be an added advantage. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience within the internal audit and/or external audit environment. Experience in specialised audits such as Information Technology auditing and/or forensic auditing will be an added advantage. 

DUTIES :

• Provide administrative support to the Internal Audit Directorate, including secretariat support to the Audit Committee, when assistance is required. Assist with the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audits as per the approved Internal Audit Plan and in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and best practice. Complete audit working papers of high quality in accordance with the Internal Audit methodology of the NSF. Draft internal audit findings.
• Assist with drafting of reports when required. Assist with follow up audits on internal audit and/or external audits. Assist with queries of compliance or performance put forward to the internal audit directorate and assist with performing of compliance and performance audits where required. Compile an indexed and audit file for each audit conducted, according to quality procedure and policy requirements. Meet deadlines for submissions. Review current audit systems and processes to recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness.
• Flag audit risks and breakdowns in the internal control environment. Contribute to raising awareness of the internal audit directorate by engaging with stakeholders. Compile regular time sheets. Supervise Interns. Provide secretariat services during the audits such as recording, compilation and distribution of minutes of meetings, where required. Keep abreast with global trends and best practice. Adhere at all times to the values of the National Skills Fund. Operate within the policies, procedures and rules of the National Skills Fund.