Finance Audit Manager

Finance Audit Manager

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric [Grade 12]
• CA (SA) (Essential)
• IT Risk and audit certification (e.g. CISA) (Desirable)
• Risk Management certification (Desirable)
• Advanced knowledge of audit principles and theory, including the new Global Internal Audit standards
• Knowledge of Internal Financial reporting standards (IFRS), and statutory accounting principles
• Knowledge of King IV and governance principles
• Understanding of IT risk and controls, general controls, and their impact on business risk and controls (Desirable)
• Utilising data analytics to increase testing coverage and insight (Desirable)
• Proficient in TeamMate and PowerBi

Responsibilities:

• Deliver the complete finance audit plan (retail and distribution) in line with the methodology with quality reporting, practical, cost-effective, innovative, and sustainable recommendations and root cause analysis in a timely manner
• Optimize and improve the efficiency of the finance audit team and the quality of deliverables
• Ensure methodical documentation of risk and control matrices, testing results, conclusions, and recommendations
• Ensure follow-up on findings and corrective actions
• Coordinate and assist with the preparation of Audit Committee deliverables
• Continued combined assurance approach to ensure maximum reliance by external audit on the work of internal audit
• Provide technical assistance with investigations, special audits, and provide subject-matter expertise as needed
• Develop successful working relationships with key stakeholders while providing quality independent audit assurance on the risks that matter
• Inform senior management of significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance that require immediate attention
• Remain current on audit and applicable regulatory oversight trends and develop a risk-based approach incorporated into the annual audit plan
• Provide support to the head of internal audit in terms of coordinating risk management activities and the preparation of the bi-annual risk reports
• Coach and up-skill junior team members