Job Description
The main purpose of the job is to support the Senior Manager in delivery of services to / at client premises on delegated engagement / project.
Focus on the management and delivery of client engagements, as well as sales and practice development.
Develop high-performing people and teams, leading and supporting them to make an impact that matters, and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client service.
Specialised Technical Capabilities:
Plans and Manages Internal Audits
Ability to execute internal audits that enable informed decision making
Works with client’s business and functional leaders to identify areas, owners and processes to audit based on relative risk; plans internal audit cycle accordingly
Synthesizes internal audit results into prioritized and action-oriented recommendations, considering industry-leading practices; escalate to client’s stakeholders in a timely fashion
Leverages industry-leading frameworks (e.g. COSO) to design internal audit standard operating procedures that enable an efficient and effective internal audit process
Maintains an understanding of the latest global developments and regulatory and legal framework within which the organization operates
Employs a data-driven and innovative approach to identify and communicate opportunities to improve the internal audit process
Plans and Manages Internal Audit Functions Transformations
Ability to lead teams to establish, develop and improve high-performing Internal Audit functions
Performs assessments of client’s internal audit function to identify gaps in compliance with IIA Standards, deviations from stakeholder expectations, and opportunities to implement industry-leading practices; uses frameworks, methodologies, and industry knowledge, as appropriate
Leverages the results of the assessment to develop insight-driven recommendations, guides client team through implementation
Technical competencies:
Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge in Accounting, Auditing or Supply Chain Management.
Demonstrated leadership skills
Proven ability to manage and execute projects
Excellent report writing skills
Sound business acumen
Has a mastery level theoretical comprehension of IIA or related internal audit methodology with practical application experience in solution design for complex client requests
Demonstrates strong ability to synthesize professional principles and standards with IIA Methodology to perform on highly complex client deliverables
Ability to identify risks and test controls within operations, to recommend and assist with implementation of corrective measures
Best practice reviews – reviews of systems and/or processes with a focus on using the firm's knowledge and experience to recommend improvements and/or changes in the client's methods of managing operational risk
Behavioural Competencies:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Effective interpersonal and relationship building
Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
Strong client delivery focus
Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
Focus on quality and risk
Sound problem solving ability
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
Appropriate B. Degree or equivalent in Accounting/ Auditing/ Internal Auditing / Supply Chain Management
Desired qualifications:
Postgraduate/ Honours qualification in a field related to fields per Minimum qualifications above.
Preferred certifications – CA (SA), CIA or AGA
Experience:
6+ years relevant working experience in Internal Audit (Can include 3 years of external audit articles)
3 years public sector or government audit experience
2-3 year’s experience in a managerial role
Proficient in the use of TeamMate
Strong public sector experience and understanding of SCM regulations and the PFMA will be advantageous
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