Regional Internal Auditor- Eastern Cape - Clarendon Marine
Brambles
CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You'll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model. CHEP is currently recruiting in the Eastern Cape for a skilled Regional Internal Auditor. The objective of this position is to execute internal audit fieldwork at service centres based on the approved internal audit plan as well as perform adhoc audits in CHEP IMETA - SSA Eastern Cape. This position is key to ensuring that the controls in place are consistent with the entities objectives to stay on course towards reaching its goals and achieving its mission by minimizing risk. Countries: SSA 1 region in South Africa Countries, Namibia. Swaziland, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia Major/Key Accountabilities Service Centre Audits Responsible for conducting audits at service centres by: - Performing, service centre reviews in line with required audit programme and internal audit plan Add value to the business by generating practical recommendations to improve business processes, risk management and controls. Investigating, and where necessary, addressing all areas of concern highlighted from the audit. Provide insightful reports to management on the findings for each audit, including management responses and action plans. Follow -up and report on key recommendations from audits to ensure that the agreed actions have been implemented. Forensic Investigations: Adhoc Requests will be assigned by the manger Internal Audit to conduct some forensic investigations on any irregularities identified at the service centres. This could take the form of: Analysing all aspects of the service centre activities i.e. Issues, returns, scrapping, stock variances etc. Present the findings of the investigations to the Internal Audit Manager Offer solutions to problems identified whereby reducing CHEP exposure to any possible fraudulent activity. Offer assistance in implementing recommended changes Quarterly Stock Counts at service centers Responsible for an independent verification of stock balances at assigned service centres for the region: Ensuring physical verification of stock inventories is conducted quarterly and as per adhoc requests at specified service centres to ensure the stock count processes are performed in accordance with procedures. Perform an independent verification of physical stock balances at the Service centres. Execute Adhoc - internal audit assignments Perform and evaluate control adequacy and effectiveness reviews of business processes. Perform process level risk and control assessments. Prepare audit programs for execution, including continuous audits. Prepare audit working papers. Perform follow-up audits and monitoring of outstanding audit findings. Align audit assignments and scope with external auditors to optimize audit coverage and prevent duplication. Perform ad-hoc assignments (management requests/ project assurance, etc) as value added service Asset Recovery Follow up any Asset Protection & Recovery issue as required by asset management. Investigate Stray Equipment leads and ensure the communication of CHEP's ownership rights Assisting in Customer Audits Physical Stock count or Control system audit customers as and when required by: Arranging stock count dates and time with customer well in advance. Correspond and arrange stock counters with customers. Ensure customer is represented at stock count and if not get signed agreement from customer accepting the results. Conduct physical stock count with client. Assist with and verify stock recons and agree the surplus/loss figure with Business Managers, ensuring that the stock recon is signed by both CHEP staff and the customer Sales Force Responsibilities: To ensure that all activities allocated in Salesforce are resolved in accordance with the business rules and within the agreed time frame To escalate audit results/problems to the relevant BM and Customer Contact Supervisor for further action. Temporary Suspense Account Responsible for the monitoring of Temp Suspense accounts for the region: Ensuring all transactions on the Temp Suspense account are investigated and resolved timeously. Reconciling the Temp Suspense accounts. Raising Salesforce requests and activities to resolve transactions processed to Temp Suspense accounts. Reporting on Temp Suspense account status. Reporting Document and report control deficiencies/audit findings and recommendations and discuss these with management. Challenges/Problem Solving Meeting deadlines Travel 60-70% Locating source documents relating to audit Arranging time with individuals to complete audit Follow up with business on all completed Audits and management comments. Working in a matrix environment Authority/ Decision Making Influence and streamline business processes. Review of compliance with business procedures. Identify and report non-compliance. Key contacts Internal Service Centre Staff and Management Relevant Head Office Staff Sales and Marketing Staff Internal Auditors Operations Managers Customer Contact Team/Asset Management External Suppliers Customers External Auditors Qualifications Essential: Accounting/Auditing Degree Preferably: IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors) Experience 2 years Audit experience Skills and Knowledge Specific experience to Position: Computerised accounting experience Reconciliation experience Knowledge of financial regulatory requirements Auditing experience Valid driver's licence High ethical standards and integrity Discrete Assertive Tactical Critical thinking Flexibility and adaptability Results driven, and goal orientated. Team player Technical Competencies: Efficient use of audit tools and automation. Proven internal audit skills including ability to identify and assess business risks. Good business acumen and well-developed problem-solving ability. Interpersonal skills at all levels within the organisation. Excellent report writing, verbal communication, interviewing and presentation skills. Attention to detail. Analytical Special Requirements Financial accounting package Excel and Word SAP (an advantage) Preferred Education Bachelors - Accounting Preferred Level of Work Experience 1 - 3 yearsHybrid Remote We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. 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