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Internal Audit Manager - South Africa

Job Responsibilities


Lead the internal audit team in carrying out the following responsibilities:


Develop and execute a risk based audit plan.
Conduct audits and reviews of LionLifes activities, systems and processes.
Evaluate whether risks within the organization is appropriately managed.
Evaluate whether internal controls are effective in mitigating the identified risks.
Provide consulting services to the different business units in improving their operations.
Ensure that audit findings are communicated to the auditee management in a timely, effective and professional manner.
Ensure that appropriate action plans are developed and implemented to address issues identified during the audits.
Monitor the implementation of the identified action plans.
Report to the audit committee at each scheduled audit comittee meetings on the functions activities, findings and recommendations.
Conduct follow up reviews to ensure identified issues are resolved.

Coordinate and cooperate with external auditors, the compliance function and other assurance providers.
Manage/lead the internal audit team.


Qualifications

CA(SA) or Certified Internal Auditor (SA) (non-negotiable)
IT Risk and audit certification (Desirable)
Risk management certification (Desirable)
Risk modelling (Desirable)


Job related knowledge


Advanced knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics of the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIA SA).
Knowledge of IFRS.
Knowledge of the statutory environment of an insurance company. (Desirable)
Knowledge of King IV and other governance principles.
Knowledge of Risk Management.
Understanding of IT risk, best practice governance processes and controls.
Knowledge of data management frameworks.
Ability to analyze big data.


Job related skills

Ability to be hands-on and manage a lean internal audit team. (non-negotiable as this is not a coordination role, it requires hands on work)

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Awareness of internal assurance best practice.
High attention to detail.
Professionalism, empathy, influencing, and interpersonal skills, combined with clear written / verbal communications.
Proficiency in the MS Office Suite with emphasis on advanced Excel skills.
Adaptability and flexibility to respond to unfamiliar tasks and changing needs, priorities, direction and timing.
Travel within South Africa is required at least twice a year.


Job Experience


3 5 years in audit, minimum 3 of which is in internal audit.
Experience in leading/managing an internal audit team.
Experience across a broad range of audit areas including operations and financial audits.
Experience in IT audit. (Desirable)
Experience in insurance company audit. (Desirable)

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