Internal Audit Specialist
Internal Audit Specialist
Based at Head Office
Office of the Chief Executive
Total Guaranteed Package: R 882,676.68 – R 1,182,814.51
(Per Annum inclusive of benefits) (1-year fixed term contract)
Summary:
The Internal Audit Specialist is responsible for conducting independent and objective audits of the organisation’s financial, operational, and compliance activities. This role involves assessing the adequacy, effectiveness of internal controls, identifying areas of risk, and providing recommendations for improvement. The Internal Audit Specialist will also collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Matric
• 3-year qualification in Internal Auditing
Preferred Qualification:
• Post graduate studies in Auditing
• CIA /CISA will be added advantage
Minimum Experience:
• 5 years’ experience in a related industry
• Strong technical knowledge and working experience of the auditing standards, professional code of ethics and relevant
governance codes with specialist technical experience with auditing systems and technology-based auditing methodologies.
• Financial acumen and experience with management and/or auditing of financial controls systems.
• Experience in Audit methodologies and Audit Software Applications
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Manager Internal Audit, the appointee will:
• Assist in the preparation of the annual audit coverage plan for the Unit.
• Provide inputs for and review/update risk assessment documents.
• Support the departmental internal audit quality objectives with making recommendations to enhance and change departmental policies and procedures.
• Plan in conjunction with the manager the internal audits process of the individual projects.
• Conduct the internal audit in line with the audit plan.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identifying weaknesses and areas for improvement.
• Prepare, review and consolidate audit reports (for audits performed in all areas) to ensure that they are accurate and
correctly reporting the results of the audit.
• Initiate and conduct quality circle process.
• Assist with corporate business plans in support sub-divisional, divisional and corporate plans and own sectional objectives.
• Carry out reasonable and lawful instructions as given by the line manager/supervisor within the ambit of the position taking
into consideration competencies and operational requirements. Collaborate with various departments to promote a strong
control environment and provide advisory services.
• Participate in special projects and investigations as needed.
Competencies:
• Lives the professional code of ethics and demonstrates a high sense of integrity.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An activator who is naturally good at getting things done in an efficient and co-operative manner.
• Resilience and flexibility to respond to the demands of the job with a “can do” approach.
• Character aligned to Amatola Water values.
• Above average computer skills
• Global Internal Audit Standards, Principles relating to
Governance, Risk Management, Public Finance Management Act and other relevant legislation.
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, & certified ID copy of not older than 6 months and two most recent and relevant references to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or telephone (043)7073700 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za. Closing date: 07 March 2025
