Specialist Audit Coordinator at South African Airways (SAA)

Job Purpose    

• The Audit Coordinator will support the external audit processes by coordinating audit schedules, ensuring timely collection and review of required documentation and assisting with the follow-up of audit findings. 
• This role acts as a liaison between the auditors and the various departments and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

Principal Accountabilities    

• Serve as a primary point of contact between the auditors and internal departments
• Schedule and co-ordinate external audit engagements
• Facilitate meetings and interviews between the auditors and staff
• Assist in preparing audit documentation and organizing supporting evidence
• Ensure all documentation is filed according to audit standards and compliance guidelines
• Support policy and procedure updates to address audit findings and recommendations
• Monitor the implementation status of the audit recommendations and the health plan
• Track and follow-up on the corrective actions as stipulated in the health plan
• Prepare reports and presentations on the status of the implementation of the health plan
• Communicates routinely with the senior specialist regarding the audit progress, issues, priorities and departmental work timelines etc.
• Communicates audit requirements, timelines and findings to all departments
• Track the status of the audit deliverables and ensure timely responses from all stakeholders
• Manage the request for information (RFI) and communication of findings (CoF) tracking registers
• Assist all departments in responding to audit findings received from the auditors
• Maintain accurate records of the audit plans, reports, responses and related correspondences
• Develop tools to improve efficiency of the audit process
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience    

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting at NQF level 7
• 3 - 5 years experience in an audit / AG environment
• Experience with audit processes, standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience in an aviation environment an advantage

Knowledge and Skills    

• Knowledge of audit processes, standards and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Stakeholder management
• Analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS office suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising
• Ability to handle confidential information

Attributes    

• Sells/ translates the vision
• Role models behaviours and values
• Detail orientated
• Results driven
• Customer service orientated
• Adaptable
• Resilient
• High level of integrity
• Ethical
• Professional
• Proactive
• Self-motivated
• Team player with the ability to work independently

Deadline:20th October,2025