Internal Audit Senior

Nexia SAB&T; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexia SAB&T in Cape Town seeks an experienced Internal Audit Senior to oversee the internal audit process and ensure assignments adhere to the audit plan. The role requires 3+ years in a similar environment and a Bachelor’s in Internal Auditing, with CIA progression encouraged.

Willingness to travel with a Code B license is essential, as is MS Office proficiency and a solid grasp of internal controls. You will mentor trainees and report progress to management, contributing to operational

Qualifications

• 3+ years in internal audit or similar industry
• Bachelor's degree in Internal Auditing from an accredited college/university
• Qualified CIA or progress toward CIA
• Code B driving licence and ability to travel
• Accredited qualification in Internal Audit

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and assignments
• Prepare Audit Planning Memorandums
• Understand control objectives and frameworks
• Discuss audit scope with management
• Discuss budget, staffing and resources
• Project management: plan, execute, and meet deadlines
• Allocate audit work to trainees and auditors
• Develop IA Trainees and provide coaching and on‑the‑job training
• Review audit work to ensure compliance with scope
• Report progress to management weekly
• Track budget performance against plan
• Serve as a link between trainees, staff and management
• Obtain management comments on informal queries
• Highlight risks and ensure adequate controls exist
• Ensure substantiation of findings with sufficient evidence
• Prepare comprehensive written audit reports per IIA standards
• Ensure audits follow SAB&T Internal Audit Methodology

Skills

Internal audit principles

Internal controls

Team coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree Internal Auditing

CIA (progress toward)

Internal Audit qualification

Tools

MS Office

Auditing software

Job description

A national firm of Chartered Accountants, seeking motivated and experienced Internal Audit Senior to join our Cape Town Office. Oversees the internal audit process and ensures that the audit assignment is executed according to the audit plan in terms of time and management . The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of supporting managers and working with junior in achieving operational excellence and driving team performance.

Application Requirements

• Code B drivers licence and the ability to travel
• Bachelors Degree Internal Auditing from an accredited college or university
• Qualified CIA or progress in studying towards a CIA qualification.
• An accredited qualification in the field of Internal Audit.

Experience

• 3+ years working experience in a similar type industry
• Computer Literate (MS Office)
• Knowledge and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices
• Understands the concept of internal controls
• Understands systems and processes within organisations
• Keep abreast with legislation changes

Key Responsibilities

• Manages client relationships and assignments
• Prepare Audit Planning Memorandums
• Understands control objectives and frameworks
• Understands the concept of internal controls
• Understands systems and processes within organisations
• Engage in discussions with management with regards to the audit scope
• Engage in discussions with regards to budget, staff availability and resources
• Project management; ability to compile a framework for the assignment, execute the plan and set deadlines
• Allocate audit work to Internal Audit Trainees and Internal Auditors
• Responsible for the development of Internal Audit Trainees and Internal Auditors; provide coaching and on the job training, assist in solving problems
• Reviews audit work throughout the assignments to ensure that audit is completed in line with the audit scope
• Report to management on a weekly basis with regards to the progress of the audit
• Communicate the budget on a weekly basis in terms of being over or under budget
• Act as a link between IA Trainees and Internal Auditors and Management
• Obtaining management comment on informal queries; involving Internal Audit Trainees and Internal Auditors
• Ensure that risks have been highlighted, that risks identified are correct and that adequate controls are in place to mitigate these risks
• Ensure that sufficient evidence is available to substantiate findings – quality control
• Prepare comprehensive written reports communicating the results of the audit in accordance with IIA standards and assist in the presentation of the draft report to management
• Ensure that audit is conducted according to SAB & T Internal Audit Methodology.

Skills and Behavioural Attributes

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Team player, approachable, receptive to feedback from others
• Able to convey factual information clearly and effectively
• Good listening skills, actively clarifying what has been communicated to ensure understanding
• Integrity, honesty and confidentiality
• Prioritising, ability to manage time effectively
• Results orientated, adheres to deadlines
• Methodical, accurate and detail conscious
• Adaptable/flexible
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment
• Assertive, able to handle conflicts
• Tactful, ability to use discretion
• Display level of patience and understanding
• Willingness to learn and continuously improve
• Customer service orientated (internal and external)