South Africa: Internal Audit Supervisor posted by Profile Personnel

About the Role

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Internal Audit Supervisor to join the Internal Audit function.

Key Responsibilities

• Train, guide, and support auditors during audits, enhancing audit quality and professional skill development.
• Manage and develop subordinate staff by setting, measuring, and achieving performance objectives.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit in developing strategic audit plans, project strategies, and audit proposals.
• Define audit objectives and scope for audits and investigations.
• Plan and execute audit procedures to ensure comprehensive coverage of defined audit scopes.
• Analyse and evaluate departmental operations to identify inefficiencies, control weaknesses, and process improvement opportunities.
• Communicate audit findings to management, facilitate discussions at managerial level, and ensure corrective actions are initiated.
• Make recommendations relating to control improvements, system efficiencies, cost reduction, and profit improvement opportunities.
• Review and issue draft audit reports and obtain formal management responses and acceptance of findings.
• Review audit working papers and supporting documentation to ensure sufficient and appropriate audit evidence.
• Conduct and review follow-up audits to confirm implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Provide consulting support to departments on risk management and control framework improvements.
• Participate in the organisational risk management process to ensure identified risks are adequately addressed.
• Ensure that information technology and electronic data processing aspects are adequately considered in all audits.
• Review audit communications to ensure clarity, accuracy, and professionalism.

Requirements

National Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Auditing

Progress towards a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification or equivalent

Salary & Benefits

Salary information not provided

Minimum Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Auditing
• Progress towards a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification or equivalent

Experience Required

• Minimum of 3 years external auditing or controlling experience
• Minimum of 5 years internal audit experience

Essential Competencies and Skills

• In-depth knowledge of internal audit methodologies and processes
• Strong accounting knowledge
• SAP knowledge (advantageous)
• Proficiency in manual and computerised auditing techniques
• Experience with analytical and forensic audit tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all management levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Conflict resolution capability
• Effective interpersonal and team leadership skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to assess organisational impact
• Strong team-oriented and results-driven approach