Internal Auditor

Experience:  Must have at least 2 years post articles experience in Internal AuditingMust have served articles with a big four firmExperience in the healthcare industry would be an advantageA Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification would be advantageous Competencies:  Must have in depth knowledge of International Standards on Internal AuditingMust have knowledge of International Financial Reporting StandardsMust have knowledge of relevant financial legislationMust have strong technical audit skillsMust be methodical with strong attention to detailExcellent communication skillsExcellent report writing skillsHighly proficient in MS ExcelMust have the ability to build relationships with key personnelMust have the ability to work under pressureWillingness to work after hours, when necessary, in order to meet service requirements Key Outputs: Assess, evaluate, and monitor the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the organizations internal control systems.Identify improvements and enhancements to the internal control systems.Risk Management - Identify risk areas and implement controls and systems to address these.Investigate breaches of internal controls.Review policies and procedures and make changes when necessary.Draft and implement new policies and procedures as and when required.Ensure all policies and procedures are kept up-to-date and circulated to the relevant personnel.Obtain a thorough understanding of the operating environment - research applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, frameworks, and best practice in order to demonstrate a technical understanding of business processes, risks and controls being audited.Identify, evaluate, and assess significant risks.Design audit procedures and audit programs to address the significant risks identified in the business.Ensure efficient and effective execution of audits in terms of agreed audit programs, deliverables, and deadlines, producing quality working papers which adequately support conclusions, findings, and audit objectives.Conduct audits to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.Draft internal audit reports to clearly communicate all findings and deficiencies identified during the course.Ensure that all findings have been communicated to management in a timeous manner.Obtain and assess feedback from the relevant parties to ensure that all findings reported are resolved.Ensure that the necessary corrective action is taken by conducting follow up audits.Provide value-adding recommendations to enhance the effectiveness and/or efficiency of the areas under audit.Audit the sessional payroll on a weekly basis.Audit the permanent payroll on a monthly basis.As an Authorised Signatory, review and approve supplier payments on a daily basis.Review the daily Clinic Manager audit trails, including all Adjustments.Reconciliation Clinic Manager to the Bank Statements on a monthly basis.Attend the bi-annual pharmacy stock count to observe the count, conduct test counts, and report findings back to management along with any recommendations.