Job Description

NEW VACANCY!
Our client in the automotive industry is seeking an Internal Audit Supervisor to join their team based in Kariega, Eastern Cape.
Skills
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Responsibilities

• Train and assist auditors during audits, including the development of their audit skills to raise the standard of work performed and ensure that audit staff have adequate knowledge of their assigned work.
• Manage subordinates in terms of performance and development by ensuring that objectives are set, measured, and achieved.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit with the development of strategic project auditing strategies and proposals based on the Group's procedures and operations.
• Prepare the Audit Objective and Scope of Work to define the area to be reviewed during the audit.
• Plan individual audit steps to ensure that all areas defined in the scope are adequately reviewed during the audit or investigation.
• Analyse and evaluate operations across all departments according to the audit subject, identifying inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Communicate deficiencies to auditees and ensure the initiation of corrective actions, including conducting discussions and meetings at managerial levels.
• Make recommendations where control deficiencies, system inefficiencies, profit improvement opportunities, or cost reduction prospects are identified, supporting the profit improvement of the company.
• Review and issue draft reports, obtaining written acceptance from Auditee Management to confirm that all findings are valid and supported.
• Review working papers and supporting documents in RIAS to verify audit evidence.
• Review follow-up audits authorised by the Head of Internal Audit to ensure that all actions from reports and investigations have been implemented.
• Provide consulting services to audited departments in formulating adequate control measures by evaluating risk areas and relevant changes, helping departments strengthen their own control systems.
• Participate in the corporate risk management process, ensuring that all identified risks are adequately addressed to an acceptable level.
• Review all activity in the audit department to ensure that all EDP aspects are adequately addressed in all communications issued from the department.
• Review the language used in all audit communications to ensure clarity, conciseness, and lack of ambiguity.

Qualification Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Auditing
• Must have initiated studies toward a CIA Certificate or equivalent

Experience Needed

• 3 years external auditing or controlling experience
• 5 years internal audit experience

Essentials

• Preferably with knowledge of SAP
• In-depth knowledge of internal audit processes
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills at all management levels
• Thorough knowledge of auditing techniques in both manual and computerised environments
• Extensive experience with analytical/forensic tools
• Conflict resolution capability
• Strong analytical ability
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify strategic developments and assess their impact on the Group
• Strong team-driving spirit

Skills Required