Internal Auditor [Germiston]

SUMMARY:
A Leading Waste Management company is seeking the services of a veteran Internal Auditor for its operations in Germiston

POSITION INFO:

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Internal Auditor will be responsible for and assisting in, the planning, reviewing, reporting and performance of audit assignments, internal control frameworks and risk assessments, including tests of controls and/or tests of detail including (but not limited to): financial audits, IT audits, internal controls, operational performance, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, accreditation standards, contracts, compliance with company policies and procedures, and fraud investigations. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment under the direction of a more experienced Group Internal Audit Manager. Adheres to all corporate policies and procedures as well as professional ethical standards. Attends to ad hoc tasks and projects as allocated from time to time by the Manager.

DUTIES

Auditing

• Complete initial risk assessment and rating of risk.
• Complete walk throughs.
• Execute test of controls.
• Document the outcome of test of controls and relevant findings.
• Assess the effectiveness of controls and rate the residual risk accordingly.
• Identify gaps in process and related controls.
• Formulate recommendations, improvement areas were necessary.
• Address review queries timeously and accurately.
• Complete audit tasks and projects as allocated by the Manager within the set timeframes and deadlines.
• Apply sampling on the methodology and consult with the Manager when necessary/in doubt.
• Extrapolate errors identified in testing against the population as and when needed.
• Take ownership and accountability for allocated internal audits.
• Thoroughly and timely reviews findings and other investigative leads that potentially identify suspicious activity.
• Ensure that auditable transactions, processes, activities, and control systems are compliant with legislation, business policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with team members across multiple divisions and departments.
• Submit a weekly report detailing aspect of work completed and progress thereof.
• Prepare related internal audit reporting for the audit area or related audit project.
• Address Group Internal Audit Manager queries on the internal audit report timeously.
• Attends to ad hoc tasks and projects as allocated from time to time by the Manager.

Reviewing and Reporting

• Prepare related reporting for the audit area or related audit project.
• Address Manager queries on the report timeously.
• Identify gaps or opportunities for improvement with audit policies, procedures, and processes.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies including applicable internal controls.
• Thoroughly and timely reviews reports and other investigative leads that potentially identify suspicious activity.
• Investigate any possible fraud and conclude accordingly.
• Remain up to date with procedure updates and related laws, regulations related to the overall group.
• Assist with operational procedure enhancement across the business processes.
• Execution of effective sampling methods and extrapolation of findings.

People

• Adhere to the principles of an ethical, honest, transparent, fair work environment.
• Performance must be tracked by yourself, and the onus is placed on you to set-up performance review meetings with the Manager.
• Communicate in a professional manner.
• Creating, maintaining, and enforcing company policies and procedures.
• Compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and affiliated professional standards.
• Ensure all audit working documents are saved on the shared folder.
• Produce high quality, neat, logical and succinct audits - of which is substantiated by facts.
• Ensure the above (final version) and other documents are chronologically saved/backed up.
• Summarize the detailed daily findings on the designated software or relevant workbook and submit a daily report to Group Internal Audit Manager.
• Report suspicious behaviour and fraud findings immediately.
• Promote declaration of all gifts.
• Promote non acceptance of kickbacks. Instances to be reported immediately.
• Promote declaration of all conflicts of interest upfront.
• Promote a culture of confidentiality within the business with regards to the protection of information obtained during audits and investigations.
• Promote the Code of Ethics (Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality and Competence).
• Ensure all personal information of employees, customers and suppliers and other stakeholders is not shared and is maintained in a secure environment.
• Stay updated with changes in the relevant industry and changes to relevant Acts/Regulations.
• Ensure that measures are put in place and steps are taken to achieve short term, medium-term, long-term goals of the broader group.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Completed degree/bachelor’s degree, majoring in auditing.
• Computer literate
• Valid driver’s license
• 3-5 years accounting/internal audit experience
• Own transport and flexibility to travel.