Careers at African Bank – Internal Audit Specialist

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify audit needs and areas for review and provide input to Internal Audit Manager regarding the annual plan
• Review Operational Risk and other appropriate documentation prior to commencement of review (including best practice)
• Document processes to obtain an understanding of activities
• Evaluate and score documented inherent risks
• Evaluate and score documented management controls
• Prepare audit programmes and relevant audit tests to be executed for manager approval
• Supervise as well as execute the following for identified audits:
• Test all identified controls and identify weaknesses
• Gather and maintain supporting documentation for each audit and control objective addressed
• Prepare and maintain audit files (electronic or / and hard copy)
• Reporting
• Conduct review of workings, report and audit files prepared by internal auditors for completeness and quality (where applicable)
• Perform peer reviews on audit files
• Perform follow-ups on audits previously conducted
• Compile audit reports and review findings prepared by team members (where applicable)
• Conclude on audit opinion in reports (in executive summary) based on results of audits executed
• Discuss reports with senior management and obtain management comments and target dates
• Assist in the preparation of ad hoc reports (e.g. Exco, Audit Committee, Reserve Bank etc.)
• Create and maintain productive relationships with internal clients through continuous conversations and being accessible
• Assist the client to understand their role relating to risks and controls as well as Internal Audit’s role in providing an independent assessment of risks and controls. Encourage management in considering risks in the decision making process
• Keep the client informed about changes in legislation/industry trends and current audit findings through written communication, telephone communications and interpersonal meetings
• Build an internal brand of the internal audit team through always remaining relevant to the client’s business and strive to add value to the organisation

Job Requirements:

• Ability to work independently
• Adapting & Responding to Change
• Adhering to Principles & Values
• Analytical and structural thinker
• Assertiveness
• Coping with pressures & setbacks
• Deciding & Initiating Action
• Honesty
• Integration/Holistic thinking
• Integrity
• Logical
• Planning and Organising
• Presentation skills
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Professionalism
• Team player
• A Bachelor degree in Accounting or Risk Management
• 2-3 years relevant experience
• Ability to apply judgement
• Ability to multitask
• Adaptability to change
• Analytical Skills
• Communication skills
• Computer Literacy
• Customer Focus
• Deadline driven
• Decision making
• Listening skills
• Presentation Skills
• Report Writing
• Result orientated

Job Details:

Company: African Bank Limited

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Midrand

Application Deadline: N/A

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