Internal Auditor Jobs

Key Responsibilities

• Handle diary management and secretariat services for the internal audit team.
• Provide effective support for internal audit projects.
• Manage records for the internal audit unit.
• Coordinate internal audit travel.
• Administer finances and assets.
• Contribute to the development of the internal audit strategy and annual plan.
• Complete engagement planning procedures according to the approved internal audit methodology.
• Compile system descriptions by gaining a deep understanding of the area under review and documenting processes clearly.
• Conduct and document walkthroughs to verify that the audit process matches the system description.
• Evaluate risk exposures and document controls related to governance, operations, and information systems, following the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Draft audit programs that achieve objectives, address risks, and test identified controls.
• Perform compliance and operational audits as assigned.
• Execute audit procedures as per the engagement program, creating quality working papers that show test objectives, results, and conclusions.
• Record information to support conclusions and results in line with Institute of Internal Auditors standards.
• Carry out audit work in compliance with the internal audit quality assurance program.
• Keep audit clients updated on the audit progress, including any exceptions found.
• Handle ad-hoc assignments as needed.
• Promote risk management processes through audit project risk assessments.
• Report the impact on functional risk ratings after each audit project.
• Prepare audit findings and recommendations, confirmed with stakeholders, and produce reports that reflect the audit work.
• Compile and present reports to management with recommendations, ensuring action plans align with findings.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to promote the OVG brand through collaboration.
• Work with business units to understand internal audit and functional needs, and improve service delivery.
• Support crisis management.

Job Requirements

• Formal Qualifications: Minimum NQF level 6 qualification in Internal Auditing or Auditing, or any qualification with internal auditing/auditing as a major subject.
• Advantageous: CIA certification or studying towards Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Postgraduate qualification.
• Job-Related Work Experience: At least 1 year in an internal audit, external audit, or compliance environment.
• Job-Related Knowledge: Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Standards and Code of Ethics. Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).