Brief Description of this Job:

Oversees the audit process and ensures that the audit assignment is executed according to the audit plan in terms of time and management. Ensuring that a quality end product is delivered to the client.

Application Requirements:

• Matric
• Bachelors Degree form an accredited college or university
• Studying towards certification as a CIA, CISA (advantageous)
• Drivers licence – Not negotiable
• Computer Literate (MS Office)
• Knowledge and skills in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices
• Understands the concept of internal controls
• Understands systems and processes within organisations
• Keep abreast with legislation changes

Experience:

• 3 years working experience in a similar type industry

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares a comprehensive “Three Year Rolling Plan” for clients
• Manages client relationships and assignments
• Involved in drawing up planning memorandums
• Understands control objectives and frameworks
• Understands the concept of internal controls
• Understands systems and processes within organisations
• Engage in discussions with management with regards to the audit scope
• Engage in discussions with regards to budget, staff available and resources
• Project management; ability to compile a framework for the assignment, execute the plan, set deadlines and write reports
• Allocate audit work to Juniors and Intermediaries
• Responsible for development of Juniors and Intermediaries; provide coaching and on the job training, assist in solving problems
• During audits perform reviews so as to ensure that work being completed is done in accordance with the audit scope
• Report to management on a weekly basis with regards to the progress of the audit
• Communicate the budget on a weekly basis in terms of being over or under budget
• Act as the link between juniors, intermediaries, seniors and executive management
• Obtaining management comment on informal queries; involving Juniors and Intermediaries
• Ensure that all risks have been highlighted, that risks identified are correct and that adequate controls are in place to mitigate these risks
• Ensure that sufficient evidence is available to substantiate findings – quality control
• Prepare comprehensive written reports communicating the results of the audit in accordance with IIA standards
• Ensure that audit is conducted according to SAB & T standards
• Assist in the presentation of the draft report to management
• Conduct risk assessment interviews and compile risk assessment reports

Personal Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Team player, approachable, receptive to feedback from others
• Able to convey factual information clearly and effectively
• Good listening skills, actively clarifying what has been communicated to ensure understanding
• Able to build rapport at all levels
• Integrity, honesty and confidentiality
• Prioritising, ability to manage time effectively
• Results orientated, adheres to deadlines
• Methodical, accurate and detail conscious
• Adaptable/flexible
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment
• Assertive, able to handle conflicts
• Negotiation skills
• People Management skills
• Tactful, ability to use discretion
• Display level of patience and understanding
• Willingness to learn and continuously improve
• Customer service orientated (internal and external)
• Problem solving and decision making
• Self-motivated and energetic