Internal Auditor Practitioner - Sandton Verfied

Salary Negotiable Sandton, Gauteng Sandton, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 17-10-2018 8:16:52 PM
23-10-2018 7:28:03 AM
Our client, a leading Chrome Mining Group is looking for a highly experienced and qualified Internal Auditor Practitioner at their corporate office in Sandton in Gauteng.

Purpose of the job:
Assist in conducting risk assessment for assigned audits within the established timeline, assist in executing of risk based internal audit work and ad-hoc review projects. Prepare detailed audit working papers & pertinent supporting documentation. Document detailed audit findings & discuss them with Management. Provide Management with suitable recommendations to improve the company’s governance, risk management and internal control procedures.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY
Identify and assess the level of risk in the review area by considering exposures to business, financial, legal compliance, people, equipment, environment, material, processes, etc.
Consider the level of risk and mitigation and then implement control measures to reduce the residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
Comply with the company’s SHEQ requirements during the performance of internal audit work or other Internal Audit related activities
Utilise IMS to identify SHEQ pertinent incidents, analyse, identify trends, investigate and then report on SHEQ activities

PEOPLE
Manage own personal development & ensure that the key deliverables are met
Address the coaching & mentoring notes from the Internal Audit team members, i.e. Colleagues, Supervisors and Line Manager.

CUSTOMERS
Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Liaise with Business Units on Samancor Chromes’ Internal Audit methodology
Assist the Auditor-In-Charge with the risk assessment & execution of the audits
Prepare detailed audit working papers and the supporting documentations
Discuss & document clear & concise audit findings, and make recommendations for improvement or corrective action

BUSINESS PROCESSES
Risk Assessment and Planning:
Evaluate the effectiveness of the risk assessment process
Prepare process flow charts/ system descriptions and process narratives
Identify and assess pertinent key business risks and the compensating controls
Assist with the preparation of the risk & control matrix for the assigned audit

Audit Engagement/ Assignments:
Assist with preparation and execution of risk based internal audit assignments
Plan and develop detailed audit test procedures for assigned audit engagement
Carry out analytical reviews and audit test procedures during audit engagement
Prepare detailed audit working papers that support audit issues to be reported
Ensure that audit working papers & supporting records are prepared and filed on time to enable performance of the review process
Document detail audit findings outlining control weaknesses or non-compliances identified during the audit and communicate them to the Auditor-In-Charge
Address/ clear the review notes for the reviewed working papers on time
Discuss the identified audit findings with Auditee’s Staff and Line Manager in order to inform & confirm the audit findings
Make suitable recommendation to improve the operations and internal controls
Prepare clear & concise internal audit reports for some of the audits performed
Plan the allocated audit work and ensure it is completed within the budgeted time

Follow Up Audits:
Assist in carrying out follow-up audit on the implementation status of the recommendations made by Internal Audit and agreed management action plans
Prepare detailed follow-up audit working papers outlining the implementation status of the recommendations and file the supporting documentation
Document & discuss the results of the follow-up with the Auditee’s Staff/ Manager

Ad hoc requests/ Special Assignments:
Assist or perform special reviews or ad hoc management request projects.
Assist in the performance of special reviews requested by Management
Prepare accurate, clear and concise audit findings for projects/ assignments
Discuss the findings with the Auditee and the Auditor-In Charge/ Manager

Quality:
Assist with the execution of all audit work in accordance with IIA standards
Conduct audits in accordance with IIA standards and Code of Ethics
Prepare detailed audit working papers, audit findings and ensure that the relevant supporting documentation for audit and other ad-hoc engagements

GROWTH

Continuous Improvement:
Assist in improvement of the governance, risk management and control systems.
Flagging area that needs improvement or further reviews
Assist business with the development & enhancement of Policies & Procedures
Assist in the Auditor-In-Charge with carrying out Ad-hoc/ Specials Reviews

SHAREHOLDER VALUE
Identify key risk exposures to the business and make suitable recommendations.
Assist Management in improving the Governance, Risk & Control Environment

Behavioural Competencies:
Safety and Change Leadership
Diligent, Analytical and Innovative
Proactive, Enthusiastic
Planning, Organising & Control
Ethical, Results Orientated
Systemic Problem Solving & Decision Making
Developing and Maintaining Relationships
Reliable and able to maintain Confidentiality
Relating & Networking
Financial and Business Acumen
Ability to work independently and also be a team player

Workplace Competencies:

Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good analytical & computer skills (SAP knowledge - advantage)
Fraud investigation and Information Technology audit skills will be an advantage

Knowledge:
Good understanding of the risk based internal auditing
Know and understand audit process and computerised accounting in SAP
Prepare detailed audit working papers, audit findings & supporting records
Knowledgeable in risk assessment and control framework
Knowledgeable in relevant South African legislations, International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting or Auditing)
Minimum 2 to 3 years Internal Audit experience (preferably in a mining or smelting environment)

Additional Qualifications:
CIA or CISA will be an added advantage