Job Specification
Senior Internal Audit Specialist: Group Internal Audit
Permanent skilled level position based at Group level in Group Internal Audit (Africa) - Employment Equity,
Salary structure: Cost to Company
Reports to: Internal Audit Manager
Job Purpose:
To provide reliable, value added and independent assurance to the Board, Audit Committee, Executive
Management and other stakeholders (typically external auditors and regulators) over the effectiveness of
controls mitigating current and evolving high risks and in so doing enhance the controls culture within the
Group.
Key result areas and work description:
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Perform audit work in compliance with internal audit policies. Determine, in consultation with the Audit
Manager, the audit scope and areas to be reviewed and modify as necessary to focus resources on the
most significant areas. Coordinate team efforts to complete job on schedule or notify manager of any delays
as soon as they are known. Ensure audit work and findings are adequately documented.
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Maintain an advanced knowledge of corporate policies and procedures and the functional business
disciplines being reviewed to ensure that audit procedures are appropriate, timely, and effective. Have
“expert” knowledge of and be able to articulate audit department policies.
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Help ensure the audit team actively involves the client in the audit process. Listen to and address the
client’s comments; i.e., “put themselves in the client’s shoes,” and consider the personal and business
aspects of client’s concerns.
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Establish an expert working knowledge of auditing procedures and control techniques to meet audit
objectives. Identify all significant control weaknesses and appropriately communicate these weaknesses to
the client as soon as possible. Assess and recommend improvements to audit processes and systems to
help maintain a state-of-the-art audit function.
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Produce and communicate status of audit work with fellow team members and managers relative to
milestones, open issues, and client acceptance. Help ensure audit team effectively communicates audit
status and issues in kickoff, interim, and exit meetings. Prepare an audit report which effectively
communicates the audit results, making needed revisions in a timely manner.
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Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual
differences, and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired
business results.
The following qualification requirements and experience are a definite requirement for this position:
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Completion of a formal B Com (Auditing) degree or equivalent qualification.
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Must be working towards or have CIA.
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Experience in supervision and review.
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Experience conducting reviews or working in the financial planning/wealth management (Retail space) or
asset management industries.
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Knowledge of TeamMate an advantage.
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8 or more years experience in an internal audit position.
Competencies:
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Ability to manage teams
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Ability to interact and communicate with management at all levels
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Ability to apply “big picture” thinking
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Analytical skills
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Business Acumen
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Must be focused, pro-active, professional, independent, objective and ethical
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Must be able to manage conflict
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Must display analytical skills
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Quality control
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Ability to anticipate, adapt to and manage change
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Self motivated and action-oriented
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Good working knowledge of Windows, MS Word and MS Excel & MS PowerPoint
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Report writing skills
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Multi-tasking skills
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Good command of English language, communication skills, both verbal and written
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Negotiation and influencing skills
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Project Management skills
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Time management skills
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Ability to work independently and in teams
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Stress Management and Resilience
Additional info:
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Travelling into Africa and Europe may be required.