Specialist: Audit Services at Telkom

Core Description
Responsible for planning, conducting the fieldwork and reporting on audits in a wide range of the company's operations. The key focus is to provide independent audit assurance through the delivery of a portfolio of reviews.

Competencies
Functional Knowledge

• Risk Management; Business Acumen; Risk-Based Audit Approach; Financial & Acc Standards & Principles; IIA Standards and Code of Ethics; IT Governance & Information System Audit; Regulatory Environment.

Functional Skills

• Influencing Techniques; Change Management; Relationship Building; Communication; Analytical Ability; Financial Analysis & Reporting; Internal Audit Software Packages; Project Management

Attitudes/ Leadership Competencies

• Integrity; Business Leadership; Market Leadership; Organizational Leadership; Personal Leadership; Thought Leadership; Adaptability; Accountability

Job Responsibilities
Planning, conducting the fieldwork and reporting on audits in a wide range of the company's operations 50%

• Execute and Manage Projects
• Develop an audit programme that addresses the objectives of the audit
• Define the scope, timing and objectives for the audit engagement, based on the preliminary survey performed
• Perform a preliminary survey of the environment audited by identifying the processes involved with their associated risks and controls
• Conduct the audit fieldwork by identifying, analysing, evaluating and recording sufficient information to achieve the engagement's objectives
• Receive confirmation from the Senior Manager of the high-level scope and timing before commencing with allocated projects
• Identify opportunities for operational and control improvements and make recommendations on control weaknesses\Manage the audit project, including regular status updates and escalation of critical issues
• Ensure that audits are performed within the allocated hours and agreed timeframes
• Document the engagement results, clear findings and obtain management actions
• Communicate the engagement results and clear the report within the appropriate level of management, monitor and report on progress of Implementation of Management Actions
• Perform benchmarking and research in the audit and telecommunications related environments
• Perform Special Projects
• Ensure Continuous Improvement of the Audit Process by participating in Strategic initiatives
• Provide administrative support to team, such as TeamMate Support
• Manage management Action Tracking items by ensuring that the management action findings are effectively managed after creation to implementation

Providing independent audit assurance through the delivery of a portfolio of reviews 50%

• Provide Input into Internal Audit Plan
• Provide input into the development of the annual internal audit plan Identify risks during audits to be included in the risk register for future audit plan development
• Provide Feedback to the Audit and Risk Committee and Executive Management
• Provide input into the Audit and Risk Committee and Executive Management reports
• Provide information on the progress of the implementation of Management Actions
• Apply Commercial and Technical Expertise
• Maintain knowledge of changing laws and guidelines to ensure continuous compliance

Required Certification

• Certified Information Systems Audit (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) (CCSA) or studying to be Charted Accountant will be an advantage

Qualifications

• Relevant 3 year Financial Degree/ Diploma (NQF level 6)

Experience

• 5 years auditing experience

Special Requirements

• Prepared to travel (Local and International)