Our client, a leading international Gold and Platinum Mining Group is looking for a highly experienced and qualified Auditor in Charge at their Internal Audit Department at their corporate offices in Libanon near Westonaria.

The appointee should:

Possess a B.Comm or other relevant qualification.
Possess a CIA/ CA (SA) or other relevant qualification.
Have at least 6 year’s experience in internal audit or two years post articles.
Have SAP audit exposure.
Possess an understanding of Mines Health and Safety Legislation, SOX legislation, IFRS, IIA PPF, IIA Standards, IIA Code of Ethics and other relevant legislation that impacts the company or the internal audit profession.
Be fully proficient in the full Microsoft Office Suite.
Have the ability to work under pressure and take initiative.
Be able to prioritise tasks effectively and effectively manage their time to complete tasks within the deadline.
Exhibit a meticulous and well-organised work method.
Demonstrate well-developed written (including reports) and verbal communication skills.
Have sound diplomacy, discretion and interpersonal skills.
Be energetic and self-motivated, with an enquiring mind.
Have advance analytical abilities and pay attention to detail.
Have indisputable integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proficient in risk analysis and control.
Proficient in determining solutions to mitigate risk.
Proficient in determining audit procedures to draw conclusions on control adequacy and effectiveness.
Proficient in applying accounting standards (US GAAP and IFRS).
Proficient in applying the institute of internal audit standards,
Ability to apply governance frameworks in the corporate environment.
Must possess the ability to supervise and lead teams successfully.
Must be able to work without supervision.
Must be analytically competent.
Ability to perform data analytics.
Ability to understand business plans and strategy.
Must be energetic and passionate about Internal Audit.
Be willing and able to work reasonable overtime, over weekends and on public holidays on an ad hoc basis.
Be able to travel (locally and internationally) when necessary.
Possess a valid passport.
Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk based medical examination at the relevant Sibanye Stillwater Occupational Health Centre

Advantageous requirements:

Exposure to forensic audits will be advantageous.
Knowledge or have worked on Team Mate
Exposure to automation in practice
Membership of the IIA.
Possessing a CISA or CFE in addition to one of the above qualifications is advantageous
Previous experience working in a SOX environment
Forensic audit experience
IT audit experience, other types of resource mining and stakeholder management

Key responsibilities include:

Conduct internal audits for the Group or at various operations from cradle to grave
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and management
Ability to create professional relationships that do not impair independence
Facilitate solutions for the business
Ability to communicate verbally
Act with integrity and exercise good judgement
Maintain independence from management
Demonstrate objectivity and a high level of ethics
Demonstrate proficiency in internal auditing
Advanced internal auditing capabilities
Application of risk based auditing techniques
Application of internal audit principles and best practices
Scope and planning internal audit engagements
Draw up and execute audit programs efficiently and effectively
Link risk and controls to legislation, policies, procedures and other relevant documentation
Draw up audit programs for SOX effectiveness testing.
Write clear and concise reports.
Ability to discuss the reports with Senior and Executive Management.
Deliver audit projects in line with the IIA Standards and internal audit methodologies
Deliver quality audit projects in line with the IIA standards and the in house internal audit methodology
Application of the requirements of the IIA standards Execute audits of a high standard
Adherence to budgets
Review of teams work
Take responsibility for completion of projects when in a team.
Interpret financial statements
Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the application of IFRS or US GAAP
Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the application of legislation, frameworks and guidelines
Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the application of King IV practices framework.
Ability to research the framework and guidelines for different countries and assess the risk for processes