auditor in charge financial west rand - West Rand District Municipality, South Africa - Bridge Personnel Concepts

Description

Minimum Required Qualification:

• Have a NQF 7 (Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma) in relevant field.

The Appointee should:

• Have at least 5 years experience in auditing, of which 3 year should have been in internal auditing.
• Have a valid drivers license (if applicable).
• Have a clear credit record.
• Have a clear security screening record.
• Be declared medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Have computer skills (MS Office, Teamate & data analytic tools).
• Have the ability to create professional relationships that do not impair independence.
• Demonstrate objectivity and a high level of ethics.
• Display advanced understanding of the IIA Professional Practices Framework and IIA Code of Ethics.
• Have a high level of understanding of risk management and governance practices.
• Have excellent understanding of internal controls and the control environment.
• Have ability to conduct root cause analysis.
• Be highly competent to identify risks, controls, weaknesses and make recommendations.
• Have ability to draw up and efficient Risk and Control Matrix (RACM).
• Have ability to extract and assess risks and controls within a process and assess the controls linked to the risks.
• Have ability to understand and apply evidence requirements to meet the IIA standards for conclusions to be drawn.
• Have ability to deliver a good quality project within deadlines.
• Have excellent report writing skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of: * IIA Professional Practices Framework * IIA Code of Ethics * IFRS * King 3 * Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) legislation. * United States foreign corrupt practices act of 1977 * United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) * NYSE Listing Requirements * Capital Gains Tax Legislation * Income Tax Act (58 of 1962 and the accompanying regulations * USA GAAP * Company Act * VAT legislation
• Have awareness of the responsibilities of directors in terms of corporate governance.
• Have an understanding of the key issues important for compliance with corporate governance principles and social responsibility (King III).
• Have proficiency and understanding of internal auditing, internal auditing principles and best practices.
• Deliver audit projects in line with the IIA Standards and internal methodologies
• Have excellent report writing skills that articulate risk areas
• Have ability to extract risks and controls to focus internal audits on high risk areas.
• Have ability to extract risks and controls to focus internal audits on high risk areas.
• Be proficient in review of team members work to ensure that it meets the IIA Standards and internal methodologies.
• Have the ability to understand the requirements of the IIA standards to assess if project files, evidence, reports and planning meet the IIA standards requirement.
• Have the ability to execute complex audits.
• Detailed level of application of IFRS and US Gaap.
• Have an understanding of internal and external micro and macro risk factors

Advantageous Qualifications:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Registered Chartered Accountant (CA SA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the vision and mission for Internal Audit that is linked to the business.
• Execute the methodology for the Internal Audit discipline.
• Implement practices and technologies to ensure compliance with the IIA Professional Practices Frameworks.
• Market Internal Audit within the company.
• Ensure that best practice methodologies for Internal Audit are applied.
• Implement and encourage the utilization of technology in Internal Audit.
• Implement and encourage the utilization of technology in Internal Audit.
• Apply innovation and creativity for solutions.
• Plan, develop and deliver presentations
• Facilitate workshops and meetings.
• Execute audits of a high standard.
• Implement change within the Internal Audit department.
• Adhere to the organisations code of ethics and related procedures.
• Adhere to the company values.

Adhere to the IIA Professional Practices Framework and IIA Code of Ethics