Senior Internal Auditor- Compliance
Listing reference: nwu_000510
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 11 March 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Internal Auditing
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
REGISTRAR
INTERNAL AUDIT
POSITION NUMBER: N000186
VACANCY: SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR - COMPLIANCE
PEROMNES GRADE: 8
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Conduct risk-based compliance and assurance audits within the Internal Audit department, covering various aspects of the audit process, which will include risk assessments, preparing audit programmes, executing the audit procedures promptly, maintaining clear and complete documentation of work papers and preparation of clear and concise audit reports for audit clients. All work performed should be in line with the IA Code and Standards. Data analytics and CAATS should be used on a continuous basis.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Conduct risk-based compliance audits following IA Standards
- Conduct compliance and risk, control and governance audits and related assignments following the NWU and IIA’s code and standards
2. Conduct other risk-based assurance audits
- Evaluation of governance, risk management & controls for improvement of systems/processes at the university-specialised
- Conducting risk-based audits and related assignments within the internal audit standards to ensure high-level quality of audit work
3. Assist with other types of audits
- Perform special investigations/verifications/year-end procedures and ad hoc duties at the request of management
4. Financial verifications
- Evaluation of the accuracy of financial information on the financial system
5. Administration
- Administration (Proper filing of working papers / up to date leave records and administrative requests/processes, etc.), personal development (attending workshops and courses as per PDP), client services and adhering to the values (integrity, commitment, accountability and respect) of the University and professional body
Minimum requirements
· B. Com degree in Financial Accounting / Auditing / Management Accounting / Law
· B. Com Hons. Degree / Post Grad. Diploma in Internal Auditing / LLB / Fin Accounting or 4 year LLB
· Membership: IIASA
· 3 years of audit experience in performing compliance-related audits or in a regulative environment
· 5 years experience with working on computerized audit software package
· 5 years advanced level on MS Office (Word / Excel)
ADDITIONAL
· Certified Internal Auditor or studying towards
· 3 years completed learnership / articles or traineeship (CA/SAIPA/IA)
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Sound knowledge of and insight into the execution of risk-based audits (advanced)
· Good understanding of financial systems and financial data analysis (advanced)
· Good computer skills, specifically in MS Office (Word and Excel) (advanced)
· Good report-writing skills (advanced)
· The ability to be self-driven and work independently (advanced)
· The ability to manage conflict (advanced)
· Business insight and expertise
· Change Management: Identifying, anticipating and recommending the need for changes to the annual audit plan in response to changing risk profiles and business needs, as well as identifying and developing leading-edge audit methodologies and best practice
· Stakeholder engagement: Developing a good level of relevant business and audit experience
· A valid driver’s licence
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· The ability to be self-driven and work independently
· Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
· Excellent verbal communication and report-writing skills
· The ability to be self-driven and work independently
· Effective time management skills, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
· Ability to liaise internally and externally on different levels
· Effective recordkeeping
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: MS MADELEIN VAN DER MERWE : Madelein.VanDerMerwe@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: MS GOITSEMANG NTSOELENGOE: Goitsemang.Ntsoelengoe@nwu.ac.za
CLOSING DATE: 09 March 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
