Key Job Outputs:

• The Senior Internal Auditor’s primary role is:
• Scheduling of audit engagements;
• Responsible for entire audit engagement process, from engagement planning to close-out meetings and issuing of reports;
• Execution of special reviews;
• To complete flowcharts, audit programs and working papers with sufficient detail;
• Evaluating and documenting risks and controls;
• Review the work of engagement team;
• Act as Auditor-in-charge on engagements;
• To perform follow up audits on actions taken by Management;
• Assist in drafting of reports of audit engagements and special reviews, where applicable including audit memorandums;
• Assist in the annual planning and audit committee reporting process;
• Assist with special projects wherever necessary;
• Coaching and mentoring of junior staff;
• Lead investigations as directed by the Head of Internal audit;
• Increase use of analytics in audits;
• Proactive approach to using and updating IA intranet;
• Ensure that personal deadlines are achieved for all deliverables; and
• Involvement in new tasks and initiatives, where appropriate.

Requirements

• 3-year tertiary qualification (non-negotiable);
• Relevant honours degree (preferred), or 4-year degree (non-negotiable);
• Completed relevant professional qualification (CA(SA)/CIA/CISA or equivalent – highly recommended) however willingness to study towards a relevant professional qualification is non-negotiable; 
• Relevant audit experience (at least 3 years audit experience (experience within an internal audit environment is advantageous).