Internal Auditor

Minimum Qualification:

• NQF Level 6, National Diploma / Undergraduate as recognised by SAQA in Auditing/Internal Auditing/Accounting/Financial Information Systems/Information Systems as recognized by SAQA.

Preferred Qualification:

• Occupational Certificate: Internal Audit will be an added advantage

Minimum Experience:

• 2 years internal auditing experience

Professional Registration:

• Registered as a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the Internal Audit Specialist, the appointee will:

• Conduct background research, compile prior audit findings, compile relevant documentation, assist with audit planning, process mapping and provide input during engagement risk discussions.
• Perform audit fieldwork in accordance with the approved audit programmes and internal methodologies.
• Perform control testing, substantive procedures, and data analysis, ensuring sufficient and appropriate audit evidence is obtained.
• Report Findings and Follow-Up
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and provide insights and recommendations for process improvements where necessary.
• Prepare audit reports aligned with the work performed during the fieldwork, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Communicate audit and consulting engagement results through written reports and presentations to management.
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with internal stakeholders
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as Risk Management, External Audit, Legal Services, and Regulators during audit engagements
• Timely and accurate execution of audit procedures in line with audit plans
• Quality and completeness of audit working papers and documentation
• Contribution to clear, accurate, and value-adding audit reports
• Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the Internal Audit Manager and or the Internal Audit Specialist within the ambit of the position taking into consideration competencies and operational requirements

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and National Treasury Regulation.
• Knowledge of the standards set by the institute of Internal Auditors (IIA),
• A valid unendorsed driver's licence.
• MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, advanced Excel)
• Knowledge and understanding of Principles relating to Governance, Risk Management
• Audit techniques (work programs, tests, sampling. documentation, reports)