Internal Audit Specialist

5 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa FirstRand Full time

About us, purpose, experience and qualifications

**about us**:
**purpose**:

- Responsible for IT and project aspects of internal audit assignments related to the governance, financial, business and operational processes at divisional and business unit level within the FirstRand Group.**experience and qualifications**:

- BSC / B.Com (Information Systems) or equivalent degree
- At least 3 years Application Control Reviews (ACR) and / or Project auditing experience
- Experience in banking and financial services environment will be an advantage
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Driver’s licence preferred.**additional requirements**:
**responsibilities**:

- Obtain a good understanding of the IT control environment being audited (including link to business processes and risk management related aspects), and the interdependencies linked to this.
- Incorporate data analytics (DA) to enhance audit planning and create efficiencies in audit fieldwork.
- Execute audit field work in compliance with quality standards by following and completing prepared work programs. Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management practices and internal controls.
- Provide clear and sufficient audit evidence to support recommendations and audit opinion.
- Express an opinion based on the results of the work performed.
- Identify opportunities to improve the IT internal control environment and project management processes.
- Identify and clearly articulate the root cause of issues identified and impact thereof, and recommend changes to business processes that will address the IT and Project control weaknesses.
- Prepare a quality and balanced audit report to specified standards, encapsulating the control weaknesses identified and results of audit work performed, with mínimal editorial changes.
- Incorporate fundamental principles, key issues and control themes emanating from other functional areas and assurance providers to ensure relevant & appropriate audit findings.
- Assist the Head of Internal Audit / Senior Audit Manager / Audit Manager with other operational and reporting activities as required.
- Identify opportunities for innovation in audit as well as client processes, and develop practical solutions to implement innovative practices.
- Effective communication with the audit team, audit management and key stakeholders.
- Is aware of the resources available and is able to utilise them to best effect with guidance from senior audit staff.
- Keep abreast of emerging industry standards, best practices, industry challenges, upcoming legislation, operational requirements and technology changes related to the internal audit environment.
- Participate in internal departmental work and key standing tasks such as Board, Risk and Audit Committee reporting, as requested. Stakeholder Excellence
- Ensure the constant delivery of superb value and a 'memorable' customer experience.
- Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and a wide relationship network across business units and within Internal Audit.
- Respond to client needs and queries professionally and within agreed turn-around times.
- Communicate professionally in all communication forms. Listens actively to others.
- Negotiate with management as appropriate in order to ensure key findings and follow up actions are agreed upon. Maximized Department Resources
- Identify development needs and address these through training and continuous professional development.
- Proactively seek and embrace formal and informal peer coaching opportunities.
- Execute the audit assignment within the agreed budget and timelines.



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