Internal Auditor

Western Cape, Kenilworth

Internal Auditor - Hospital Group

We have the following vacancy available in the Finance Department based at Head Office in Kenilworth:
INTERNAL AUDITOR

Qualifications:

- Chartered Accountant - CA(SA) Qualification will be advantageous

**Experience**:

- Must have at least 2 years post articles experience in Internal Auditing
- Must have served articles with a big four firm. Experience in the healthcare industry would be an advantage
- A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification would be advantageous

Competencies:

- Must have in depth knowledge of International Standards on Internal Auditing. Must have knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
- Must have knowledge of relevant financial legislation
- Must have strong technical audit skills
- Must be methodical with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent report writing skills
- Highly proficient in MS Excel
- Must have the ability to build relationships with key personnel
- Must have the ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to work after hours, when necessary, in order to meet service requirements

Key Outputs:

- Assess, evaluate, and monitor the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the organisations
- internal control systems.
- Identify improvements and enhancements to the internal control systems.
- Risk Management - Identify risk areas and implement controls and systems to address these.
- Investigate breaches of internal controls.
- Review policies and procedures and make changes when necessary.
- Draft and implement new policies and procedures as and when required.
- Ensure all policies and procedures are kept up-to-date and circulated to the relevant personnel.
- Obtain a thorough understanding of the operating environment - research applicable laws,
- regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, frameworks, and best practice in order to
- demonstrate a technical understanding of business processes, risks and controls being audited.
- Identify, evaluate, and assess significant risks.
- Design audit procedures and audit programs to address the significant risks identified in the
- Ensure efficient and effective execution of audits in terms of agreed audit programs,
- deliverables, and deadlines, producing quality working papers which adequately support
- conclusions, findings, and audit objectives.
- Conduct audits to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Draft internal audit reports to clearly communicate all findings and deficiencies identified during
- the course.
- Ensure that all findings have been communicated to management in a timeous manner.
- Obtain and assess feedback from the relevant parties to ensure that all findings reported are
- Ensure that the necessary corrective action is taken by conducting follow up audits.
- Provide value-adding recommendations to enhance the effectiveness and/or efficiency of the
- areas under audit.
- Audit the sessional payroll on a weekly basis.
- Audit the permanent payroll on a monthly basis.
- As an Authorised Signatory, review and approve supplier payments on a daily basis.
- Review the daily Clinic Manager audit trails, including all Adjustments.
- Reconciliation Clinic Manager to the Bank Statements on a monthly basis.
- Attend the bi-annual pharmacy stock count to observe the count, conduct test counts, and
- report findings back to management along with any recommendations.

For more information please contact:

- Tracy Lee Thomas