Job Description

Description:

Provide internal audit service delivery at store / divisional level with primary focus placed on providing assurance to management regarding compliance to policies, procedures, and guidelines

Requirement:

NQF level 6 (six) Internal Audit diploma and 4 (four) years internal audit work related experience Knowledge of IIA standards General working knowledge of key processes that are critical to the business such as accounting, finance, procurement, and inventory Ability and willingness to travel extensively CIA qualification and prior experience in the retail industry will be beneficial Knowledge and experience with the use of internal audit software (BarnOwl skills and experience will be beneficial)

Key Performance Area:

Compliance reviews

Perform the following types of audits at store level which comprises of detailed testing of adherence to company policies and procedures.


Compliance audits


Roaming audits


Store opening audits


Store closure audits

Follow-up reviews

Perform follow-up review audits to determine the extent of corrective action.

Technical / professional / special projects (as and when required)

Improvement of audit programs


Creation of new audit programs for new focus areas


Review of company policies and procedures

Participation in special investigations and or ad hoc assignments (as and when required)

Forensic / tip-off / management request


Investigation of high risk areas identified through CAATs


Stock take reviews

Provide Direction

Develops operational plans to enable the achievement of set objectives


Ensures adherence to policies and procedures within area of responsibility


Sets example as a driver of company values and motivate and support employees in department so that others can buy into vision, mission and values"

Competencies:

Dutifulness

Demonstrating commitment to agreements. honours agreements. works hard. shows a lot of self-discipline. takes responsibility for his/her own work.

Result-oriented

Being focused on achieving objectives and results, persevering in the face of adversity. Makes concrete agreements with others about the results to be delivered. remains focused on results when other things interfere. Makes an effort to achieve objectives. Has a clear goal in mind. Looks for a solution when achieving the objective becomes threatened. Finishes the job in time.

Planning

Systematically organising activities and setting time frames, setting priorities. Ensures that the necessary means to perform the job are available on time. Puts matters in an efficient order when planning. Makes the plan understandable for everyone involved. Makes, and maintains a realistic plan. Sets priorities

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Devotion to quality

Demanding a high quality of provided products and services and acting accordingly. Has high quality standards for the work of others. Has high quality standards for his/her own work. Delivers the quality that was agreed and that is expected by the other party. Sees and uses opportunities to improve the quality of what is delivered.

Performing under pressure

Maintaining an effective performance under pressure, or when faced with setbacks or disappointment. delivers good results under pressure. persists when faced with setbacks. continues to do the right thing under pressure, without making mistakes. maintains an even performance under pressure.

Analysing and forming opinions

Researches a problem before drawing conclusions. Recognises the causes of events. Quickly gets to the root of a problem. Draws logical conclusions.

Flexibility

Being able to change one's own behaviour or approach in order to achieve a certain objective. flexibly handles matters that turn out differently than anticipated. accepts that there are different ways to reach a certain goal. changes the approach when things fail, in order to secure the end result. adjusts priorities when circumstances require

Assertiveness

Effectively standing up for oneself. Isn't afraid to enter into discussion. Effectively stands up for his/her own opinion. Can handle criticism. Speaks up when others cross his/her boundaries.

Providing feedback

Giving scope to others by sharing one's views on their performance. Provides others with insight in the effectiveness of their performance. Provides feedback regularly. Provides feedback that people consider useful. Isn't afraid to use feedback to bring up subjects that are negative or sensitive. * Provides specific feedback.