Senior Finance Internal Auditor (Re-advert) needed at Mintek

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Develop and implement audit plans and strategies in relation to Finance and related audits.
• Perform risk assessments to identify areas of high risk
• Conduct detailed financial and related audits and processes to ensure compliance with internal policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake complex or sensitive audit work within projects including ad hoc investigations and assist in providing advisory services at management request and produce recommendations to ensure timely resolution of issues and/or business improvement
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of Mintek’s controls relating to financial management.
• Test the effectiveness of controls by reviewing documentation, performing walkthroughs, and executing audit procedures.
• Identify control weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and areas of non-compliance.
• Provide regular feedback on progress of audit assignments to the Head of Internal Audit.
• Prepare clear, concise working papers as audit evidence.
• Compile clear, concise list of findings, and well-documented audit reports at the conclusion of audit assignments.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Prepare (or coordinates the preparation of) complex written documents and presentations.
• Ensure that all assignments are conducted in accordance with Mintek Audit methodology, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and are in line with the annual plan.
•  Maintain an open door policy for staff members to discuss their aspirational goals and how they might be achieved in line with Mintek’s coaching and mentoring policy.
• Serve as a resource when staff face an ethical or business conduct dilemma.
• Present audit reports in the absence of the Head: Internal Audit

Minimum requirements

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years’ experience within Finance/Auditing or a related area
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, procedures, and techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Internal Controls
• Risk management framework (COSO)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to work independently and as a team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Min: Post graduate degree or B Hon Degree qualification (or equivalent) in Internal Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or related field
• Ideal: Masters degree or equivalent
• Internal Audit related training.
• Completed SAICA Articles

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• A strong focus on the delivery of Labour Relations activities
• Ability to use influence and persuasion to further ER goals
• Attention to detail, ability to follow up and take initiative
• Organising, administrative and communication skills.
• Report writing and analytical skills.