Internal Auditor (Head Office)
Gauteng
Location
Fixed-Term-Contract
3 Years
HDAIA001
Reference
R521 200 - R651 556
Salary
Responsibilities
Internal Audit Execution
- Responsible for Planning, executing, and drafting reports for audit engagements, such as: financial, compliance, regulatory, and operational audits, including ad-hoc reviews.
- Independently develop system description, walkthroughs, audit programs and risk-control matrices (RCMs) for assigned engagements.
- Perform data analysis on the datasets to ensure proper coverage of the entire audit population, where applicable.
- Execute the risk-based audit procedures to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
- Proactively review audit processes, systems, documentation, and practices to identify control weaknesses and inefficiencies.
- Identify areas of non-compliance and support the development of appropriate corrective actions.
- Identify control gaps and provide recommendations for improvement and strengthening of internal controls.
- Deliver consultative advisory services on governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance matters.
- Perform root cause analysis for significant findings to ensure that management action plans address the underlying issue rather than just the symptom.
- Coordinate internal audit activities with other assurance providers to ensure effective combined assurance coverage.
- Support the Implementation and maintenance of the internal audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP).
- Monitor and track the implementation of audit recommendations and management action plans.
- Support with the preliminary fraud risk assessments and coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Risk Management and Combined Assurance
- Participate in Combined Assurance activities in collaboration with the Risk Management function and other assurance providers.
- Conduct audits to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management processes and internal controls.
- Identify and report control weaknesses, risk exposures, and non-compliance issues during audit engagements.
- Contribute to the monitoring of management action plans aimed at addressing identified risks and control deficiencies.
Governance and Compliance
- Provide input into the development and continuous improvement of internal audit policies, procedures, and methodologies.
- Contribute to awareness initiatives to strengthen the organisation’s control environment and governance culture.
Reporting and Communication
- Prepare draft internal audit reports in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).
- Support the preparation of quarterly audit and risk reports for EXCO, the Audit and Risk Committee, and the Board.
- Assist in communicating audit findings, recommendations, and outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
- Follow-up and reporting on the implementation status of audit findings and management action plans.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma/ BTech (NQF 7) in Internal Auditing, Accounting, or equivalent qualification.
- Possession of a professional certification (such as CIA, PIA, IAT, CISA, or CFE), a postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8/9) in Internal Auditing or equivalent, and the completion of audit articles, will serve a strong added advantage.
- A minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant experience in Internal Auditing. Experience within PFMA-governed public sector entities is essential.
When submitting your application for a position, please adhere to the following:
- CVs received after the closing date will NOT be considered.
- The Job Title and Reference number for the relevant position must appear in the subject line of your application.
- The CV must be in PDF format.
- Copies of all qualifications must be provided.
- Copies of identity document must be provided.
- Two contactable references must be provided.
Kindly take note if you have not been contacted within twenty-one (21) working days of the closing date; please consider your application unsuccessful. Should you not comply with the above requirements your application will NOT be considered.
Conditions of service:
- The HDA is an equal opportunity employer
- Appointments will be made in accordance with the HDA Employment Equity policy and priority given to people living with disabilities and females
- South African citizens from ethnic groups listed as Africans, White, Indian and Coloured populations are all encouraged to apply for job opportunities in the HDA . The HDA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
We thank all applicants for their interest.
Communication will be conducted with short-listed applicants only.
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