Senior Internal Auditor

Bridge Personnel Concepts; Carletonville; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent auditing firm is seeking an experienced auditor in Carletonville, South Africa. The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma and at least 3 years’ experience in auditing. Responsibilities include executing internal audit methodologies, ensuring compliance with professional standards, and reporting on key risks. The ideal applicant should have strong analytical abilities, integrity, and a sound understanding of auditing practices and relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• NQF 7 (Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma) in relevant field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in internal or external auditing.
• Registered with the relevant professional bodies.
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record and clear credit record.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• Computer skills including MS Office, Teammate and data analytics tools.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships that do not impair independence.
• Good written, verbal and listening skills.
• Integrity, sound judgement and ethics.
• Advanced understanding of the IIA Professional Practices Framework and IIA Code of Ethics.
• High understanding of risk management and governance practices.
• Excellent understanding of internal controls and control environment.
• Root cause analysis capability.
• Identify risks, controls, weaknesses and make recommendations.
• Identify internal audit objectives and planning competencies.
• Ability to draw up RACM.
• Assess risks and controls within processes and link controls to risks.
• Understand and apply evidence requirements for IIA conclusions.
• Deliver quality projects within deadlines.
• Conduct structured meetings.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Mine Health and Safety Act knowledge.
• HR Legislation awareness (e.g., COIDA).
• Knowledge of IIA Framework, IFRS, King IV, POPIA.

Responsibilities

• Execute the methodology for the Internal Audit discipline.
• Report on the progress of key risks identified through assurance activities.
• Assist in advisory services to meet business and regulatory requirements.
• Market Internal Audit within the company.
• Apply best practice methodologies for Internal Audit.
• Encourage use of technology in Internal Audit.
• Adhere to the organisation’s code of ethics.
• Report on progress and track key risks identified by assurance activities.
• Assist in advisory services to meet risk, regulatory requirements.
• Assist in ad-hoc forensic audits.
• Apply innovation and creativity for solutions.

Skills

Computer skills (MS Office, Teammate & data analytic tools)

Good written, verbal and listening skills

Ability to act with integrity and exercise good judgement

Ability to conduct root cause analysis

High competency levels of identifying objectives for internal audits

Understanding of the Mine Health and Safety Act

Education

NQF 7 (Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma) in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Teammate

Job description

Minimum Required Qualification:

• Have NQF 7 (Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma) in relevant field
• Be registered with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).

The Appointee should:

• NQF 7 (Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma) in relevant field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in internal or external auditing.
• Registered with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Have clear security screening record
• Have clear credit record
• Have a valid driver’s license (if applicable)

Additional Requirements:

• Computer skills (MS Office, Teammate & data analytic tools).
• Ability to create professional relationships that do not impair independence.
• Good written, verbal and listening skills.
• Ability to act with integrity and exercise good judgement.
• Demonstrate objectivity and a high level of ethics.
• Advanced understanding of the IIA Professional Practices Framework (specifically the Global Internal Audit Standards, Topical requirements and the Global guidance) and IIA Code of Ethics
• High level of understanding of risk management and governance practices.
• Excellent understanding of internal controls and the control environment.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis.
• Highly competent to identify risks, controls, weaknesses and make recommendations.
• High competency levels of identifying the objectives for internal audits and planning.
• Ability to draw up RACM.
• Ability to extract and assess risks and controls within a process and assess the controls linked to the risks.
• Ability to understand and apply evidence requirements to meet the IIA standards for conclusions to be drawn.
• Ability to deliver a good quality project within deadlines.
• Ability to conduct a structured meeting.
• Understanding of relevant current Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Understanding of the Mine Health and Safety Act, regulations and definitions.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of the following HR Legislation: , Primary labour legislation that impacts on a business unit , Basic Conditions of Employment Act (Act 75 of 1997) , Labour Relations Act (Act 66 of 1995) , Compensation for Occupational Injury and Disease Act 130 of 1993 (COIDA)
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: - IIA Professional Practices Framework (specifically the Global Internal Audit Standards, Topical requirements and the Global guidance), IIA Code of Ethics, IFRS, King V, POPIA

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the vision and mission for Internal Audit that is linked to the business.
• Execute the methodology for the Internal Audit discipline.
• Implement practices and technologies to ensure compliance with the IIA Professional Practices Framework (specifically the Global Internal Audit Standards, Topical requirements and the Global guidance).
• Market Internal Audit within the company.
• Understand and ensure best practice methodologies for Internal Audit are applied.
• Implement and encourage the utilization of technology in Internal Audit.
• Adhere to the organisations code of ethics and related procedures.
• Adhere to the company values.
• Adhere to the IIA Professional Practices Framework (specifically the Global Internal Audit Standards, Topical requirements and the Global guidance) and IIA Code of Ethics.
• Report on the progress and tracking of key risks identified through assurance activities in the business.
• Assist in advisory services to the business to assist in meeting current and future risk, business and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in ad-hoc forensic audits.
• Apply innovation and creativity for solutions.