Senior Audit Specialist - Durban, South Africa - Pro Select Consulting

Description

Our client - in the Retail sector is recruiting for a Senior Audit Specialist that will be responsible for leading and executing internal audit engagements to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and operational procedures within the retail organization. The role involves identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations to enhance internal control environment and operational efficiency. The Senior Audit Specialist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to address audit issues and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Duties

• Perform assurance and consulting reviews for the company, its subsidiaries, portfolio managers, underwriting agencies, and international partners.
• Adherence to the Internal Audit methodology and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit.
• Leading the audit, including in-depth review of the audit teams work and findings.
• Responsible for audit execution, from planning to report finalization.
• Audit planning in terms of assignment objectives, scope of work and budgets.
• Ensure that audit assignments are focused on key risk areas and are performed efficiently and within time and expense budgets.
• Performing risk and control assessments.
• Developing and review of audit procedures to test adequacy and effectiveness of controls.
• Prepare audit findings with thorough root cause analysis and practical recommendations.
• Incorporate the use of data analytics (DA) in the audit lifecycle to create efficiencies in the audit process.
• Compile the draft audit report and engage in discussions with various levels of management which will support the achievement of the business partners strategic and financial objectives.
• Implementation and improvement of general quality assurance on all audit work.
• Supporting and mentoring junior auditors.
• Building relations with partners. Effective communication with the audit team, audit management and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrate and apply holistic / big picture and forward thinking.
• Supporting a combined assurance model (includes working with external auditors and other assurance providers).

Qualification And Experience

• Internal Audit or equivalent qualification.
• CIA or studying towards CIA.
• 5 + years internal auditing experience.
• A strong understanding and knowledge of risks and controls.
• Completed articles (external audit) would be an advantage.
• Computer literate