Internal Auditor - Sandton, Johannesburg at FirstRand Group

Purpose

• Responsible for auditing of the governance, financial, business and operational processes at divisional and business unit level within the FirstRand Group.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification
• At least 3 years’ experience in internal or external audit preferred. Articles and professional certifications will be advantageous.
• Experience in banking and financial services environment will be an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Driver’s license preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtain a good understanding of the control environment being audited (including information technology, internal financial control and risk management related aspects), and the interdependencies linked to this.
• Plan audit assignments based on key process and business risks identified, and design the audit program in line with risks and key controls to be tested.
• Incorporate data analytics (DA) to enhance audit planning and create efficiencies in audit fieldwork.
• Execute audit field work in compliance with quality standards by following and completing prepared work programs. Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management practices and internal controls.
• Provide clear and sufficient audit evidence to support recommendations and audit opinion.
• Express an opinion based on the results of the work performed.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal controls, including internal financial controls.
• Identify and clearly articulate the root cause of issues identified and impact thereof, and recommend changes to business processes that will address the control weaknesses.
• Prepare a quality and balanced audit report to specified standards, encapsulating the control weaknesses identified and results of audit work performed, with minimal editorial changes.
• Incorporate fundamental principles, key issues and control themes emanating from other functional areas and assurance providers to ensure relevant & appropriate audit findings.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit / Senior Audit Manager / Audit Manager with other operational and reporting activities as required.
• Identify opportunities for innovation in audit as well as client processes, and develop practical solutions to implement innovative practices.
• Effective communication with the audit team, audit management and key stakeholders.
• Is aware of the resources available and is able to utilise them to best effect with guidance from senior audit staff.
• Keep abreast of emerging industry standards, best practices, industry challenges, upcoming legislation, operational requirements and technology changes related to the internal audit environment .
• Participate in internal departmental work and key standing tasks such as Board, Risk and Audit Committee reporting, as requested. Stakeholder Excellence
• Ensure the constant delivery of superb value and a 'memorable' customer experience.
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and a wide relationship network across business units and within Internal Audit.
• Respond to client needs and queries professionally and within agreed turn-around times.
• Communicate professionally in all communication forms. Listens actively to others.
• Negotiate with management as appropriate in order to ensure key findings and follow up actions are agreed upon. Maximized Department Resources
• Identify development needs and address these through training and continuous professional development.
• Proactively seek and embrace formal and informal peer coaching opportunities.
• Execute the audit assignment within the agreed budget and timelines.