A large JSE listed Financial Services organisation seeks an Internal Auditor with CA(SA) qualification with a Minimum of 5 years of internal audit experience in an Actuarial/Financial Reporting/Investment with at least 2 years on a supervisory level. This position will be based either in Sandton or Cape Town.

The Internal Audit Specialist will report into the Actuarial, Financial and Investment Audit team structure.

Responsibilities:

• Client Relationship Management (including attendance of various operational meetings).
• Identification of risks in the Financial Reporting and Investment areas of the Group.
• Developing and executing audit approaches around key financial and investment risks with the aim of testing the adequacy and effectiveness of controls.
• Supervisory Role
o Plan and oversee the execution of audit risk assessments and tests, including directing junior staff.
o Assist with performing on-the-job quality assurance (including file review).
• Provide input into the annual audit plan of the business.
• Transfer of knowledge to internal auditors and senior internal auditors in the Actuarial, Financial and Investments team.
• Perform ad hoc management requests/ projects.
• Provide Assistance to Internal Audit Management
o Provide input to performance evaluations and staff development of internal auditors and senior internal auditors.
o Provide input to strategy execution.
o External Audit relationship management.
o Assist with file review of CERs.
• Reporting
o Writing of audit observations;
o Rating of audit observations and obtain management comments on Priority 1 and 2 audit observations; and
o Drafting, issuing and discussing management letters.
o Development of junior staff.

Requirements

Qualifications
• Chartered Accountant (CA) SA
Experience
• Minimum of 5 years of internal audit experience in Actuarial/Financial Reporting/Investment
Management/Investment Administration of which 2 years have been on a supervisory level.
Knowledge
• Understanding of IFRS and IFRS developments.
• Understanding of financial reporting processes and procedures.
• Understanding of investment management businesses, risks, processes and controls.
• Understand all IIA standards and practice advisories as it relates to assignment execution.
• Ability to effectively use the basic functionality of the technology commonly used.
• Detailed knowledge on how to perform a Control Adequacy Review and how to draw up an Audit programme for Investment processes.
The position does entail some travelling.
Competencies
• Above average Communication Skills both Verbal and Written in English
• Building/Maintaining Relationships
• Ability to write professional and value adding reports
• Decision Making
• Analytical Thinking
• Teamwork
• Planning and Organising
• Taking Accountability
• Client Service
• Influencing/Gaining Commitment
• Professionalism
• Composure and Persistence/Adaptability