JUNIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR - Midrand, JHB

SUMMARY:
JUNIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR - Midrand, JHB 12 Month Contract, Start Immediately! R20 000 - R25 000

POSITION INFO:

JUNIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR – Midrand, JHB

12 Month Contract, Start Immediately!

R20 000 – R25 000 Per Month Negotiable on Qualification and Years of relevant experience

Our client, an established Waste Management concern is in search of a Junior Internal Auditor to join their dynamic and growing Internal Audit team.
One would describe you as an analytical thinker who possesses strong problem solving, customer liaison and relationship building abilities.

Purpose of the role:

The Junior Internal Auditor plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management in the planning, execution and reporting of internal audits. This function is inclusive of verification audits conducted on stakeholders of the business. Providing assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes within the organisation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Audit Planning & Execution of Field work:

• Document a business function description to gain a background understanding of the business functions for inclusion in the scope of the audit.
• Assist in identifying, assess and document significant business risks.
• Arrange meetings with business owners for audit preparation and document the minutes of the meeting.
• Prepare an electronic working document file for effective audit working standards.
• Assess the scope and objectives of the audit assignment to ensure the key areas are adequately addressed.
• Assist in documenting a business function description to gain a background understanding of the business functions included in the scope of the audit.
• Conduct audits in line with audit methodologies.
• Assist in identifying and/or updating risks specific to the processes and the controls implemented to mitigate the said risks.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of controls that were deemed to be adequate.
• Evaluate the company’s compliance to laws and regulations to ensure adherence thereof.

Findings and Reporting:

• Document all issues identified during the audit on the findings summary to obtain a holistic view of all issues identified.
• Perform a root cause analysis on the issues identified to determine underlying causes.
• Recommend risk mitigation solutions to enhance efficiencies in the business.
• Document the audit findings to be included in the audit report.
• Participate in compiling and reviewing the draft audit report.
• Review management feedback in draft report, address any concerns and amend the report accordingly.

Stakeholder Management and Information:

• Conduct feedback meetings throughout the audit.
• Communicate and share best practices or interdependencies with the relevant stakeholders to increase awareness and mitigate the risks.

Performance Objectives:

• Knowledge management & transfer
• Achieve KPI’s / deliverables within agreed time-frames and according to quality standards
• Promote co-operation in working with others to achieve shared goals.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience needed:

• Relevant National Diploma or Degree in Internal Auditing.
• 2-3 Years internal audit experience gained ideally within an internal audit consulting environment and / or within the waste or recycling related sector
• Registered with Institute of Internal Auditors Membership
•
• Xero and or Sage knowledge is highly advantageous!
• Valid driver’s licence is essential and own vehicle is preferable
• Excellent communication skills and relationships with stakeholders, management and vendors
• Required to travel locally for short periods of time.