Internal Audit Director

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

**Job Overview**

The Recruitment Council is seeking a highly skilled Internal Audit Director to lead our internal audit team in carrying out key responsibilities.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute a risk-based audit plan.
  • Conduct audits and reviews of our activities, systems, and processes.
  • Evaluate whether risks within the organization are appropriately managed.
  • Evaluate whether internal controls are effective in mitigating identified risks.
  • Provide consulting services to business units in improving operations.
  • Ensure timely, effective, and professional communication of audit findings to management.
  • Develop and implement action plans to address identified issues.
  • Monitor implementation of action plans.
  • Report to the audit committee on functions, activities, findings, and recommendations.
  • Conduct follow-up reviews to ensure identified issues are resolved.

**Requirements**

  • Certified Internal Auditor (SA) or CA(SA) qualification.
  • IT Risk and audit certification (desirable).
  • Risk management certification (desirable).
  • Risk modelling (desirable).



Desirable Qualifications**

  • Advanced knowledge of International Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics of Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIA SA).
  • Knowledge of IFRS.
  • Knowledge of statutory environment of an insurance company.
  • 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.
  • 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 and verbal communications.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite with emphasis on advanced Excel skills.
  • Adaptability and flexibility to respond to unfamiliar tasks and changing needs, priorities, direction, and timing.



Experience**

  • 3-5 years in audit, minimum 3 of which 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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