Quality Assurance Specialist

Avbob; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Avbob in South Africa is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for the Internal Audit team to develop, implement and maintain a QAIP that aligns with IIA standards.

You will drive quality reviews, report to senior management and Audit Committee, and promote best practices across audit processes.

This role focuses on strengthening governance, risk management and internal controls while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of internal control and internal audit practices.
• Familiarity with QAIP development and maintenance.
• Experience implementing IIA and global internal audit standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain a multi-year QAIP for Internal Audit.
• Conduct internal quality reviews and periodic self-assessments.
• Prepare QA reports and recommendations for senior management and Audit Committee.
• Evaluate adherence to audit methodologies across planning, execution, reporting.
• Coordinate external quality assessments and follow up on actions.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practices in the audit lifecycle.

Skills

QAIP knowledge

IIA Standards

Internal audit

Internal controls

Job description

We are looking for an individual, with strong knowledge of internal control and internal audit practices to join our Internal Audit team as a Quality Assurance Specialist. You will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a quality assurance and Improvement program (QAIP) that ensures the Internal Audit activity conforms to the IIA Standards and Global Internal Audit Standards, while identifying opportunities to strengthen audit processes, governance, risk management and internal controls.

You will be working for a well-established company with strong values. In exchange for your services, you will receive a competitive compensation package. You will be joining an organisation that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Develop, implement and maintain a multi-year QAIP covering all aspects of the Internal Audit activity.
• Conduct internal quality reviews, ongoing monitoring activities and periodic self-assessments.
• Prepare quality assurance reports and recommendations for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Evaluate adherence to Internal Audit methodologies across planning, execution, reporting and documentation.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and promote leading practices across the audit lifecycle.
• Coordinate independent external quality assessments and monitor the implementation of recommendations.
• Conduct quality reviews of completed audit files and follow up on corrective actions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Internal Audit quality and promote a culture of continuous improvement.