Re -Advertisement Internal Auditor – Audit Support MN 3755/24 needed at Midvaal Local Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12. National Diploma in Internal Audit, OR Equivalent Qualifications) NQF Level 6. B Degree NQF 7 or Certification in Forensic Audit/ Fraud/ anticorruption or audit investigation would be an added advantage. Valid driver’s license.  Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, Proven management skills including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication, conceptual skills, leadership skills, presentation skills, conflict & stress management, negotiation skills and attention to detail.
• Project Management & Financial Management skills & experience. Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. Proficiency in conducting audits and investigations, preparing audit work papers and reports, drafting policies, identifying gaps in controls, and recommending systems and controls.
• 03 to 05 years’ relevant experience in the field of audit, anticorruption, fraud, investigation within a local government environment.

DUTIES

• Responsible for administrative support and reporting on audits completed to ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Operational Duties: Administrative support to internal audit function and the audit and performance committee. Provide administrative support in terms of managing and assisting with the internal audit function as instructed. Provide administrative support to the Audit and Performance Committee.
• Coordinate activities of investigation/audit mandates, as instructed by the Municipal Manager and/or Chief Audit Executive on matters and reporting progress on these matters to the Municipal Manager and Chief Audit Executive. Recommend and coordinate implementation of rectification and/or control measures with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls on fraud prevention process(es) of the municipality: Preparing comments and opinions on observations of specific processes, procedures, controls, and systems.
• Providing consulting services to various departments and directorates within the municipality.
• Responsible for providing independent assurance to executive management and the audit committee on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control process of the municipality:
• Assisting the Chief Audit Executive in maintaining effective controls by evaluating their effectiveness and efficiency and by promoting continuous improvement. Addressing any significant control weaknesses by recommending ratification or additional controls. Recommending new processes/controls or redesigned existing controls to establish effective controls and streamline processes. Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time.