Purpose

• To perform all phases of Internal Audits in accordance with the Internal Audit methodology, charter, processes and guidelines and compile internal audit reports.
• To perform timely and accurate internal audits and project / programme / investment audits across TIA.

Requirements

• Minimum: Internal auditing qualification or an undergraduate degree (BCompt / BCom) in accounting/auditing.
• Preferred: Certified Internal Auditor or studying towards certification
• A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years auditing experience in a medium-to-large firm.
• Preferred: Four (4) to five (5) years auditing experience in a medium to large firm.

Skills & Competencies

• Internal auditing standards and methodology
• Financial analysis and accounting knowledge
• International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards)
• Data analysis techniques
• Analytical thinking
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Attention to detail
• Advanced computer literacy skills
• Risk Management
• Internal Control Systems
• Data Analysis and artificial

Responsibilities

Financial Perspective

• Assist in ensuring effective risk control measures are applied throughout the organisation to mitigate potential financial losses and risks.
• Perform Project Audits of TIA’s investment/grants to ensure funds that are disbursed by TIA are managed efficiently and effectively, in line with the approved project plan.
• Ensure effective risk control measures are applied throughout the organisation to mitigate potential financial losses and risks 

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with relevant stakeholders during the audit process
• Stakeholder satisfaction feedback survey
• Audit findings are discussed with TIA management wherever appropriate
• Assist in ensuring that audit findings are discussed with TIA management wherever appropriate.
• Participate in events, meetings, workshops and conferences by giving input.

Internal Processes

• Perform all phases of Audits and assist with internal audits in accordance with the Internal Audit charter, methodology, processes, guidelines, best practices and compile internal and project audit reports.
• Identify internal control weaknesses and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Perform audits from planning to completion, including reporting.
• Update the audit findings register in partnership with the relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that information is recorded on the relevant system (BarnOwl).
• Assist Internal Audit Managers with carrying out Internal Audits in compliance with appropriate legislation and best practice, as defined by the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Prepare and finalise Audit Reports for quality review purposes.

Learning and Growth

• KPA’s are understood and achieved as agreed upon in the Performance agreement.
• Review performance against agreed performance standards.
• Live the values and culture of TIA.
• Implement development opportunities to ensure continuous improvement of work effectiveness and efficiency.
• Departmental Information systems and tools are optimally utilized to execute core tasks.

Additional Information

• We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.
• It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible.
• Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.

Ref No

• TIA260716-1