internal auditor - Cape Town, South Africa - Premium Consulting

Description

INTERNAL AUDITOR

Private Hospital Group: Kenilworth

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:

Chartered Accountant CA(SA) Qualification will be advantageous.
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, to meet service requirements.

Key Outputs:

Assess, evaluate, and monitor the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the organizations 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 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 business.
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 resolved.
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 monthly.
As an Authorised Signatory, review and approve supplier payments daily.
Review the daily Clinic Manager audit trails, including all Adjustments.
Reconciliation Clinic Manager to the Bank Statements monthly.
Attend the bi-annual pharmacy stock count to observe the count, conduct test counts, and report findings back to management along with any recommendations.

Salary: Negotiable.