Internal Auditor – Government Institutions Pension Fund

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive approaches to deal with investigations and improve the efficiency of the process
• Conduct investigations via instruction from the Manager Internal Audit and/or Chief Audit Executive
• Develop comprehensive approaches to deal with Internal Audits and improve the efficiency of the process
• Perform the allocated audits as per the Annual Audit Plan and as per instruction from the Manager Internal Audit and/or Chief Audit Executive
• Participate with other auditors in facilitating process improvements to improve process efficiency within the department and the overall GIPF
• Provide advice to various users regarding controls and risk management
• Collaborate with and provide assistance to the Information Systems Auditors with specific systems audits when needed.
• Collaboration in the development of an Annual Risk-based Audit Plan
• Plan work program and activities comprehensively to add value to GIPF’s effectiveness and minimise comebacks or missed loopholes
• Provide feedback on audit and investigation reports and other matters i.e. finances, risk and control, mitigation, external and internal control stakeholders including presentations and communications.
• Keep up to date with Internal Auditing, Financial and Forensic Auditing and Systems developments in the industry, relevant developments on national and international level and propose innovations accordingly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Internal Auditing or equivalent with majors in Financial Accounting and Auditing
• Five (5) years’ experience in an internal auditing environment
• Certificate in Forensics will be an added advantage
• Certificate in Internal Auditing will be an added advantage.
• One (1) year of Forensics Investigation experience will be an added advantage
• Experience in the financial environment, specifically on investments framework, will be an added advantage.
• Registered member with the Institute of Internal Auditors
• Driver’s License
• Interrogation Skills
• Forensic Investigation skills
• Financial Auditing skills
• Risk Management
• Knowledge of: Annual business plans and budget, audit reporting, budget and cash flow forecasts, business processes at GIPF, Corporate Governance, financial forensic auditing, financial and variance analysis, investment policies and procedures, management accounts, pension fund rules, relevant legislations, rules, acts, policies, procedures and regulations, ESG Framework, systems audits, risk assessment, systems functionalities and procedures, IIA International professional practices framework, Corporate Governance and Investments Framework.
• Skills: Analytical, audit administration, budgeting, conflict resolution, decision making, evaluation, feedback, financial, group problem solving, interpersonal, leadership, listening, negotiation, organising, planning, presentation, report writing, interviewing, investigation, detecting, and data analytical skills.
• Attributes: Approachable, assertive, persuasive, trustworthy, reliable, confidentiality, emotionally mature, goal-directed, diligent, independent worker, objective, open-minded, sound judgement, patient, stress management, supportive, and a team player.

Salary

GIPF offers a competitive Total Remuneration Package with a standard range of benefits in line with responsibilities, qualifications, and experience.

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