Assurance Specialist

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa De Beers Group of Companies Full time
Company Description

  • Join us as the IM Assurance Specialist where you will be responsible for managing audit projects so that the annual internal audit coverage plan for the De Beers Group business units are delivered on time and to agreed standards.


Skilled colleagues and motivated teams are the life force of Anglo American because - guided by our purpose and our values - we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to "re-imagine mining to improve people's lives".


Our business is to find and extract the metals and minerals that make modern life possible - from mobile phones to medicines.

So, we strive to attract and retain the best talent, offering stimulating and rewarding work, as well as providing opportunities for career growth, continuous learning and personal development.


As a global organisation of more than 60,000 colleagues, our high performing teams work collaboratively, across borders and time zones, with an innovative approach to performance management that gives them joint responsibility and collective accountability.

We celebrate diversity, respecting others, welcoming different points of view and appreciating the richness derived from different backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

Anglo American has a portfolio of world-class mining operations.

We mine, process, move and market the essential ingredients that enable a cleaner, more connected world and that meet fast growing consumer-driven demands for products from smartphones to electric cars.

Our basic materials build homes, offices, railways and airports, and our diamonds fulfil people's dreams.


We are at the forefront of change in our industry; innovating with purpose - pushing boundaries to create new opportunities and demonstrate our values.

As the custodians of precious natural resources - diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel - we rely on our high-performing teams to combine integrity, creativity and smart innovation with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Here's an exciting opportunity to join us

Job Description:

  • Based within the ABAS function, you will own and deliver assurance assignments that cover governance, design adequacy and operating effectiveness of the internal control environments for De Beers Group.


This role is based in Johannesburg, but you should expect some local and international travel (approx.40%) to conduct and perform the audits.


You will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring all assignments are conducted in accordance with ABAS team standards, methodology and are in line with the annual plan.
  • Autonomously deliver and take accountability endtoend on the assigned audit engagements in line with the approved Internal Audit Plan, and planned budget:
  • Audit planning activities (e.g. audit scoping, risk assessments and audit work programme);
  • Audit execution activities using appropriate audit approaches, tools and techniques;
  • Audit documentation in appropriate templates and maintenance of audit evidence;
  • Reporting of audit issues based on root causes and ability to draw on themes across relevant audits.
  • Draft audit reports with sound business and reporting writing skills.
  • Confidently present and hold discussions with business stakeholders throughout the audit engagements, including:
  • Obtain understanding of the business processes, controls and self-identified gaps / known risks.
  • Hold discussion with business stakeholders about audit work such as obtaining factual accuracy of audit findings.
  • Present audit observations and issues with business stakeholders; and discuss remediation actions or solutions.
  • Undertake complex or sensitive technical Global IM audit work, including facilitation of risk management workshops for senior client managers. Identify value add and improvement initiatives through audit observations.
  • Assist with the development of technical updates to the team including the presentation thereof.
  • Control time of audit projects, reporting potential time/cost overruns to the Assurance Manager.
  • Actively participate in knowledge sharing initiatives and processes.
  • Completion of administrative and other tasks which supports the success of internal audit's ambition.
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of respective papers for Senior Management and executivelevel meetings (e.g. Audit Committee, Risk and Assurance Meetings, etc.).
  • Participate in the Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP) in line with ABAS standards, methodology.
  • Invest in continuing professional development and selfimprovement to enhance knowledge, skills and other competencies needed to fulfil the role.
  • Qualifications
  • A degree in information technology/computer information systems or related.
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualified.
  • Additional qualifications would be advantageous**:
  • Certified Information Security Ma


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