Internal Audit Officer

JOB PURPOSE

The Internal Audit Officer will support the Manager: Internal Audit in providing an independent evaluation of the activities of the GPF and its related divisions and business units, centrally coordinating all audit and control activities within the company and ensuring strict adherence to the company’s internal policies and procedures as well as regulatory and statutory requirements in order to promote transparency and accountability, add significant value, enhance risk management, governance and compliance, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen the internal control systems within the operations.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

The incumbent is expected to deliver on the following detailed key performance areas:

• Implements internal audit activities by
  • Assisting in the development, maintenance, implementation and review of the internal audit work programme, audit plan and risk register and drive the development, deployment and update/review of the relevant policies, charters, methodologies, combined assurance framework/ plan and other frameworks for the Internal Audit Function.
  • Establishing effective business relationships within the GPF and assist management in the understanding/application of and adherence to internal control, risk management, compliance and governance principles.
  • Performing audits (planning, execution and reporting) through the review of physical and electronic records, evaluate the level of compliance with established business control policies, processes, procedures, standards, laws and regulations in assigned functional areas/business units, identify control weaknesses or process improvement opportunities and initiate workable solutions.
  • Documenting and filing working papers and audit procedures performed.
  • Tracking timely and effective corrective actions taken following audit recommendations.
  • Providing functional/technical support, advice and guidance and assist in the transfer of skills to audit staff; Monitor the execution of tasks and instructions.
  • Drafting audit findings and audit reports as supported by the audit planning and execution conducted.
  • Maintaining back up (physical and electronic) of all internal audit materials for easy retrieval and reference and monitor the document management process across the Company.
  • Assisting in risk assessment, monitoring and reporting.
  • Monitoring and drive compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements across all business areas.
  • Investigating and reporting all alleged cases of fraud, waste, abuse and inefficiencies and making recommendations on appropriate preventive or remedial actions.
  • Implementing the internal audit strategic initiatives relating to key responsibilities.
  • Quality assuring internal audit work in terms of Quality Assurance standards (IIA) and in line with Internal Audit methodology.
  • Carrying out other responsibilities as may be required by the Manager: Internal Audit, Management or Board.
    

• Ad – Hoc Duties

  Implementing ad-hoc assignments and instructions by Management, Executive Management, the ARC and the Board of trustees, as and when required.

• GPF Values

  Demonstrates willingness to align to the GPF Values by

  • Their ability to work closely with others
  • Being pro-active in assisting others
  • Contributing to meetings and brain storming sessions
  • Mentoring and coaching of interns
  • Liaising with various internal departments for smooth and quick turnaround of programmes and projects

• APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Auditing/Accounting/Finance, or related qualification at NQF level 7
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the internal control and or audit function,
  preferably in the financial services or property related industry,
• Relevant professional certification e.g. IIASA, IRBA, SAICA or any other recognised internal audit professional bodies.

CLOSING DATE: 19 JULY 2024