Senior Internal Auditor
Internal Audit
The purpose of this position is to perform and/or supervise full scope financial, compliance and operational audits
in accordance with auditing standards. Perform and direct audits of complex, high risk areas and sensitive
assignments.
Design and prepare audit programmes, establish contact with operating personnel, conduct fieldwork, prepare
working papers, draft reports, and follow up on observations and recommendations. Where required, to provide
direction to support audit staff. Communicate and interact effectively with all levels of management and staff.
Requirements include:
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Degree with auditing major and three years relevant experience or;
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National Diploma in Internal Audit with five years relevant experience;
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Extensive experience in drafting process documentation, assessment of risk and identification of controls;
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Demonstrated ability in the drafting of audit programmes;
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Exposure to ERP systems in large organisations will be advantageous;
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Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
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Planning, organising and problem solving skills;
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Experience in supervising audit staff;
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Ability to work under pressure;
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Advanced knowledge of MS Word and Excel
Responsibilities include:
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Draft process documentation which demonstrates a detailed understanding of the systems and processes
under review;
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Risk assessments and identification of controls.
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Prepare draft audit programmes to accomplish stated objectives and which addresses the risks and tests
the controls identified during planning;
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Supervise audit staff when required;
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Evaluate audit related documentation as a basis for an objective opinion on the effectiveness and
efficiency of operations and the adequacy of internal control.
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Exercise individual judgment and initiative in selecting the emphasis of audit coverage and determining
and locating sources of information.
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Analyse complex problems, gather meaningful data and information, find and evaluate solutions, and
make recommendations.
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Effective use of computer software in applying analytical techniques and tools to gather, review, analyse
and summarise information and data.
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Write, review, edit and present reports to management containing recommendations;
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Observe the professional standards set out in the UCT Internal Audit Charter and applicable standards of
the Institute of Internal Auditors;
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Review of the University’s processes to ensure compliance with all policies.
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Provision and supervision of audit work relating to factual finding reports issued to fund awarding agencies
The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is between R291 599 and R343 018.
Application process:
To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form and all other relevant documentation as indicated
on the form, with the subject line “Senior Internal Auditor” followed by the reference number to: Mrs Charlotte
Snyders, Staff Recruitment and Selection, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, 7700.
E-mail: charlotte.snyders@uct.ac.za; Telephone: +27 21 650 2192
The application form can also be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc.
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Reference number for this position: SR364/12
Closing date for applications:
17 September 2012
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