Job Description

Business Unit: Discovery Central Services



Function: Internal Audit



Date: 3 Nov 2023





Discovery Internal Audit
Internal Auditor


About Discovery
Discoveryxe2x80x99s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.


Key Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible for completing audits inside Discovery and providing feedback on the outcome. The successful candidate must be driven, possess a sense of urgency and work flexibility.


Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Awareness of the IIA International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), Code of Ethics and Standards
• Perform audit in line with Audit Methodology and Audit Software requirements.
• Assist Senior Internal Auditor in preparation of engagement letter.
• Document systems descriptions and/or walkthroughs for the scope areas identified within the engagement letter.
• Obtain approval from business for documented system descriptions and/or walkthroughs.
• To review the system established to ensure compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws, regulations and contracts which could have a significant impact on operations and reports.
• Completion of the Audit Checklists and overall maintenance of the Pentana Audit File (in line with Audit Methodology).
• Document risks and controls for the scope areas identified within the engagement letter.
• Obtain approval from business for documented risks and controls.
• Prepare test procedures for adequate controls.
• Perform fieldwork testing.
• Draft working papers in line with GIA methodology
• Provide feedback to Senior Auditor / Audit Management regarding progress on activities.
• Advise Senior Auditor / Audit Management immediately of any problems experienced on audit sections.
• Escalate cases where feedback is not received.
• Produce finalised working papers and evidence for all components of work, as per standards set in the Audit Methodology
• Confirm errors / control weaknesses identified with business prior to drafting observations.
• Draft observations for confirmed errors / weakness and rate observations
• Format first draft of report prior to review by the Senior Internal Auditor / Audit Management
• Assist Senior Internal Auditor in ensuring that the management comments and agreed actions provided are appropriate.
• Update Audit Software with all required information and sign off working papers.
• Clear Audit Management / Senior Internal Auditor review / coaching notes (sign off)
• Completion of mini appraisals for each audit performed within 2 weeks of final audit report being issued.
• Timely capturing of billable time, proactively managing output and productivity of 90%
• Share business related knowledge with team.
• Implement training and learnings within audit work, to ensure continued enhancement and quality.

Education and Experience

• National Diploma Internal Audit / B Degree or equivalent qualification (with Accountancy and / or Auditing as majors
• Studying towards or in possession of the relevant B Comm Degree
• Studying towards CIA, CCSA, CFSA
• Preferable experience in the Financial Services Industry
• 2-3 years experience in Internal Audit

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Companyxe2x80x99s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.