Senior Internal Auditor (Opr) (Level I) at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• To provide an independent, objective audit assurance and consultancy service of the Municipality's Systems of Control, Policies, Procedures and Standards. 

This post reports to SENIOR AUDIT MANAGER (OPERATIONAL AUDITING)

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Plan the specific audit in conformity with generally accepted auditing Standards.
• Conduct all encompassing audits (Risk and Compliance; Value for Money; Contract Auditing;
• Performance Management and Financial Auditing in accordance with the Cluster/Unit Audit Plan).
• Report on Audit findings.
• Follow up on the agreed Audit recommendations to ensure compliance.
• Control and direct the activities of subordinate staff.
• Provide consulting services as directed by the Senior Audit Manager.
• Keep abreast of the new developments and techniques in the Audit profession.
• Represent the Unit.
• Conduct Forensic Auditing in accordance with the service level agreement with the Ombudsperson.
• Provide administrative support to the Senior Audit Management.

Special Conditions:

• The posts of Senior Auditor are to be rotated within a 2 year cycle with every possible effort being made to reach consensus.
• Recruitment of subordinate staff as directed.

Essential Requirements    

• BCom with Auditing/Internal Auditing as a major or any equivalent 3 year tertiary qualification with Auditing or Internal Auditing as a major.
• Valid motor vehicle drivers license (Code B).
• 4 Years Internal Auditing Experience.

Preferred Requirements    

• CIA, CISA or B Comm (Internal Auditing).
• 5 Years Internal Auditing Experience.