Senior Internal Auditor
Location: Midrand
Start date: January 2020

Job brief:
We are looking for an objective senior internal auditor to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting, internal auditing, and supply chain management procedures and should have sound judgment.

Responsibilities:
o Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
o Determine internal audit scope and execute against annual plans
o Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts, etc.
o Prepare and present reports that reflect the audit’s results and document process
o Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
o Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
o Maintain open communication with management
o Document process and prepare system description
o Complete a control gap analysis and prepare an audit programme
o Execute audit programme after approval by Head: Internal Audit and prepare draft audit findings
o Prepare draft audit report for supervisory review
o Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
o Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards

Requirements:
o Extensive SCM audit experience necessary
o Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Internal Auditor (Minimum of 3 years completed internal audit work experience).
o Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
o Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
o Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
o High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
o Sound independent judgment
o Degree in Accounting or Finance or Internal Audit

Beneficial Experience
o Previous experience to identify, report and determine irregular expenditure is an added advantage.