Rachel Masiya

Experienced Internal Audit intern with a strong background in evaluating the design and operational effectiveness of business internal control processes and data analytics. 

Demonstrated ability to conduct efficient and effective Internal, Financial and IT audit procedures, perform regular audit testing, and provide valuable recommendations. Experienced in drafting and communicating findings to clients, as well as assisting with the preparation of appropriate internal audit programs

I have 1 year 9 months internal Audit experience interning with Government communications and information systems

My duties includes:

Conducting Internal Audit as per the approved Internal Audit methodology and annual plan: 

• Participating in the identification and planning of auditable processes within the department
• Preparing agenda of opening meeting and submit to the supervisor a week prior to the meeting. 
• Taking and capturing opening meeting minutes and sending them within 24 hours after the meeting
• Compiling certificates of independency for the audit team 
•  Assist with drafting Audit Planning memorandum, Management Representation Letters, and Client Request for information 
• Assist in preparing pre-audit survey (gathering background information e.g. acts, policies and procedures, legislations, previous final audit reports and any other information related to the audit) 
•  Assist in preparing a detailed system description which documents the entire process to be audited 
• Regular testing of internal controls, Developing Risk Control Matrix and assessing governance process of the Department 
•  Recordkeeping of information for future utilization.
• Developing Audit program to test the adequacy and effectiveness of the controls identified 
• Developing working papers in accordance with auditing standards and methodology  Assist in preparing and updating the risk register
•  Execute IT audit procedures according to the approved audit program
• Execute Performance and Operational audits based on audit program in compliance with the International Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing 
• Raising findings with relevant recommendations and documenting supporting evidence 
• Communicating findings raised with the auditee 
• Assist with the compilation of a draft audit report on recommendations for implementation 
• Assist with follow-up on outstanding audit

I have advanced Diploma in Internal auditing obtained from Tshwane University of Technology