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• Obtain sufficient background information and knowledge, understanding of overall business process, and identification of key risks to properly plan and complete field work
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the management controls.
• Evaluate compliance with internal policies, processes and procedures.
• Evaluate the risk management and compliance functions.
• Plan and execute audits in accordance and compliance with standards. Develop an annual audit and risk plan for approval by Audit, Finance and Risk sub-committee.
• Provide clear and sufficient audit evidence to support recommendations and audit assessment.
• Conducts regular follow-up exercises to review status of agreed actions (with reporting to Finance, Audit and Risk Committee) to provide assurance or an updated status on the implementation of the agreed actions.
• Maintains professional standards of work, keeps current with Internal Audit best practices and uses own professional judgment as and when required. 
• Identify opportunities to improve internal controls.
• Identify and clearly articulate the root causes of issues identified and impact thereof, and recommend changes to business processes that will address the control weaknesses
• Verify all asset and stock counts on a monthly basis.
• Prepare quarterly reports and present findings of audits to the finance audit and risk committee.
• Remain current with best practice and legislation and related business operational processes to enable analyses and review of a variety of risk and compliance areas
• Maintain the risk register on a monthly basis and present any proposed recommendations to the finance audit and risk committee.
• Conduct a monthly audit of all time and attendance and payroll processes and systems.
• Submit audit plan progress reports to the Finance, Audit and Risk sub-committee per reporting schedule.
• Formulate annual budget for audit function.
• Undertakes ad hoc audit assignments per requests from the General Manager and the Finance, Audit and Risk sub-committee.

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA), Internal Auditing or other equivalent qualification towards a recognized accounting qualification
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare reports and policies
• Thorough understanding of policies and best practices of risk management
• Problem-solving
• Project Management
• 5 + years auditing experience
• Work according to strict procedures and policies in respect of Group approved accounting standards  
• Demonstrable analytical and reasoning skills.
• Ability to interpret complex processes, policies and financial and legal documents