Primary Purpose
Under general direction, independently perform complex audits with responsibility for planning, performance, documentation and elements of reporting.
Position may provide functional advice or training to less experienced audit positions.
Ensures that audits are conducted in accordance with professional and laid down standards.
May supervise junior Internal Auditors.
Manages audit relationships with line management in regard to audit performance and determination of remedial action.
Qualifications
- BCom (Honours) or equivalent
- CIA (advantageous)
- CA (SA) (advantageous)
Experience
3 years related experienceAudit firm experience would be an advantageCompetencies
Customer OrientationAttention to detailBusiness acumenOrganisational alertnessBuilding RelationshipsTeamworkInitiativeEnergy and DriveIndependenceConscientiousnessPersonal DevelopmentDetailed knowledge and understanding of the BankDetailed knowledge and understanding of banking and business environmentReviewing audit working papers and files for quality and factual accuracyReviewing audit reports for technical correctness (i.e. grammar, etc.)Strong computer literacy and an interest in using IT in auditsIT auditing experienceBusiness and system controls and process documentationStrong affinity for Data Analytics and Data Analytics toolsWillingness to share knowledge and experienceDuties And Responsibilities
FINANCE
Complete audit assignments within allocated time framesMonitor and manage own time keeping (for each engagement and for the year) in line with board‑approved budgetMonitor and manage direct report time (for each engagement and for the year) keeping in line with board‑approved budgetCUSTOMER CENTRICITY
Assist with managing and executing Audit Committee approved Internal Audit planImprove Internal Audit efficiency by increasing the number of audits completed for the year; reduce audit budgets per engagement; reduce the timeline between performing the audit and issuing the audit reportAssist to implement and drive the new Internal Audit strategy to automate and centraliseContribute ideas and improvements to existing audits and to roll out our new audit strategy to centralise and automateInnovate current audit procedures with the use of technology and data analyticsData analytics to be incorporated into every auditObtaining a detailed understanding and knowledge of the areas being audited as part of planning activities and drive it as part of our planning process that all team members adopt this approachDeliver quality services (consultation and value‑add audits) to stakeholdersProvide timely solutions / feedback through interpretation of the business requirements of stakeholdersIncrease turnaround time (reaction time) to stakeholder requests and provide support and assistance to stakeholders by going the extra mileIncrease volume of work delivered and number of ad‑hoc requests delivered onDevelop effective working relationships with all stakeholdersEnhance the effectiveness and credibility of Internal Audit by explaining Management's roles and responsibilities to prevent and detect fraudMonitor progress of audits, coach staff members on a continuous basisExecute Internal Audit methodology and ensure compliance of team members to the methodologyBe involved with the audit process throughout and monitor audit quality in planning, execution and reportingEnsure all work is documented in quality audit filesPerform audit work and review working papers, report and files in a timely manner before reports are issuedProvide all stakeholders with regular feedback on the progress of assignments and audit findingsPEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Support Managers, Senior Managers and Head of Internal Audit to manage the teamActively lead the team members to deliver quality and on‑time audits and audit reportsActively contribute to teamwork within the departmentForge and maintain quality interpersonal relationshipsTake accountability for the achievement of operational objectives within own area of controlSupport and drive the core values of the organization and departmentMaintain a positive attitude and driveRespond openly to feedbackPromote harmony and teamworkPromote the sharing of knowledgeDisplay willingness to help others and to be helped by othersActively develop and coach team membersOPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Risk Assessment : Identify inherent risks that are relevant to the process under review and ensure that appropriate risks have been identified by team members that are relevant to the process under reviewPerform adequate analytical risk assessment procedures to identify risksTranslate defined inherent risks into a documented formatAssess / evaluate defined risks in terms of potential impact and likelihood, for the purpose of designing an appropriate audit response (searching for appropriate key controls and developing appropriate control tests)Perform and / or review adequate analytical risk assessment procedures to identify risksKey Controls : Ensure that the appropriate key controls have been identified to address the inherent risks for the processes under reviewConceptualise and / or assist to identify expected control activities that will address the identified inherent risks for the process under reviewIdentify and document key controls based onthe understanding of the process under review,
the risk assessment.Identify control gaps, i.e. where expected control activities or equivalents thereof cannot be matched to the actual controls that were identified and documentedInterpret key controls in terms their properties, i.e. objective, frequency, response, and automationAudit Files : Open or ensure audit files are opened for each engagement in a timely mannerPlan or ensure that all audits are appropriately planned prior to kick offUpdate or ensure that the audit files are updated by team members through‑out the engagementDocument and review the audit working papers and file on a continuous basisEnsure that the audit file is reviewed before the audit report is preparedAudit Reports : Prepare and / or review audit reports in a timely mannerProvide clear and factually correct observation statements including a detailed root‑cause analysis that make business senseAll observations are supported by appropriate (valid and sufficient) audit evidenceAppropriate assessment of the exposure / risk as a result of the errors / break‑downs reported upon under the observation statementLEARNING AND GROWTH
Attend training to maintain CPD for qualificationActively coach, train and empower team members to create an understanding of skills and specialtiesPromote training and development of yourself by attending personal development and job skills development trainingPromote training and development of team members by motivating and assisting team members to attending personal development and job skills development trainingThis position is advertised in line with our commitment to Employment Equity#J-
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