Assistant Manager Internal Audit

About the position

Purpose of the Position:

• Planning, managing and executing business process audit reviews in line with the audit plan for the assigned portfolio in Internal Audit Services.


• Carry out work as assigned in line with the standards and methodologies set by IAS.


• This role also performs analysis on internal controls, business processes and infrastructure, providing recommendations on improvements, ensuring that internal control processes and systems are robust enough for risk identification and mitigation.

Qualifications Essentials:

• Certified Quality Assurance Assessor (IIA)
  ? BCom(Hons): Internal Auditing/ Accounting or Certified Internal Auditor (IIA)
  ? BCom: Internal Auditing/Accounting

Experience

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in auditing, inclusive of managerial experience (2 years – management experience)..


• Strong knowledge of risk management and internal control, as well as internal auditing and audit standards.


• Experienced in providing and managing both assurance and consulting engagements and has exceptional report writing capabilities (Ability to tell a story which gives management value-added insight).


• Experience preferably gained in Big4 environment.


• Clear interest passion in the technology and media industry.

Tasks

• Embeds the IAS new ways of working in the team. Develop, document and continuously improve an audit methodology for the Group Internal Audit.


• Develops and maintains in-depth understanding of the various businesses and business models within Group.


• Maintains IAS’ understanding of general business developments, key risks and assurance needs within Group.


• Manages relationships with key stakeholders in the Group.


• Keeps appropriate communication line with key stakeholders.


• Manage client and IAS management expectations.


• Ensures effective and efficient service delivery by IAS to the Group.


• Performs reviews of SOW’s and Project budgets, Project Memorandum,walkthroughs, RCM and working papers.


• Reviews deliverables prior to submitting for Manager review.


• Build relationships and interact with risk management, external audit and other assurance providers.


• Gather, maintain and share knowledge with the broader IAS team.


• Promote the strategy and role of the IAS department within the portfolio.


• Living our values / leading by example.


• Supports the Manager with the development of the coverage plan that is risk based and relevant and attends to specific management requests


• Monitor and report on progress against plan for assigned portfolio.


• Career coaching and mentoring, identification of development/learning needs, assistance with development planning


• Develops and executes on a training curriculum for the IAS department.


• Assess the performance of staff on assigned staff on individual projects.


• Summarise and present all performance evaluation feedback bi-annually to the Manager for the performance process.


• Raise awareness of issues within the team at the management meetings.


• Work is assigned in a manner that supports development plan (in as far as practical).


• Assist in resolving conflict where and when required and escalate as appropriate.


• Contribute to innovation and improvement.


• Oversees timely execution of plan within assigned portfolio as well as quality of audits and reporting.


• Provide input into the Audit Committee reporting process.

 

Desired Skills:

• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Spreadsheet software
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Active Listening
• Tax preparation software
• Accounting Software