Internal Audit Assistant Manager

Reference

IA -AM25

Closing Date

31/03/2025

Location

Cape Town

Brief Description of this Job

A National firm of Chartered Accountants seeks to employ an Assistant Internal Audit Manager to be based in their Cape Town Office.

Application Requirements

  • Matric
  • Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university
  • Qualified CIA or progress in studying towards a CIA qualification.
  • An accredited qualification in the field of Internal Audit.
  • Completed articles, internship or similar.
  • At least 5 years work experience within a similar industry, of which 2 years must have been in a supervisory role.
  • Computer Literacy required ie. proficiency in the use of Ms Office, Teammate or similar audit package.
  • Ability to travel as required.
  • Drivers licence essential.
  • Reside in Cape Town

Experience

  • A minimum of 7 working experience in a similar type industry

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage audit projects within the allocated budget and timelines for completion.
  • First line of communication with client representatives during the execution and reporting phases of audits.
  • Responsible for the guidance; on the job training and performance appraisal of assigned internal audit staff members.
  • First level of review of audit work performed by internal audit staff members
  • Manage audit projects within the allocated budget and timelines for completion.
  • First line of communication with client representatives during the execution and reporting phases of audits.
  • Responsible for the guidance; on the job training and performance appraisal of assigned internal audit staff members.
  • First level of review of audit work performed by internal audit staff members

Skills and Behavioural Attributes

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Team player, approachable, receptive to feedback from others
  • Display levels of patience and understanding
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Methodical, accurate and detail conscious
  • Able to build rapport at all levels, interact confidently
  • Ability to work in a pressurised environment
  • Assertive
  • Negotiating skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Prioritising, ability to manage time effectively
  • Good listening skills, actively clarifying what has been communicated to ensure understanding
  • Integrity, honesty and confidentiality
  • Results orientated and deadline driven
  • Ability to work in a culture diverse environment
  • People management skills
  • Ability to influence
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Self-motivated and energetic