Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine (9) provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for fourteen (14) consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employee Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.
Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a permanent basis. The position is based at the Legal Aid SA National Office in Braamfontein.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Scheduling of all planning logistics for allocated audit projects.
- Conduct audit reviews and evaluations on internal controls, control self-assessments, risk management, corporate governance practices, adequacy and effectiveness of controls within Legal Aid SA and render related advice to Management.
- Compile detailed audit programmes for all activities that form part of an audit under the supervision of the senior Internal Auditor.
- Coordinate the execution of the audit programmes for specific audits.
- Conduct entry and exit meetings during audits.
- Draft audit reports for review by the Internal Audit Supervisor in accordance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Review all project working papers on TeamMate.
- Identify risks and ensure that the supporting audit programme is risk-based.
- Determine the sampling methodology to be used for the audit programme and sample sizes.
- Ensure the maximum utilisation of IDEA and TeamMate software and resolve all troubleshooting issues.
- Oversee the quality of audit working papers and completion of all audit projects within the stipulated timeframes.
- Ensure the supervision of all fieldwork and that delivery challenges are resolved timeously.
- Perform audit fieldwork for more complicated areas and document the audit evidence on TeamMate.
- Discuss more complex exceptions with the Auditee, involving system and legislative issues, and document both exceptions and findings.
- Identify areas that require specialist intervention.
- Conduct standard and governance audits including ad hoc and special projects.
- Assist the Internal Audit Supervisors as and when required, in compiling the Findings Register, Tracking Schedules, Heat Maps and Charts.
- Conduct performance reviews of all subordinates.
- Recommend leave and appropriate training for subordinates to the Internal Audit Supervisors.
COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED
- Three (3) year qualification with courses in Accounting, Auditing, Internal Auditing or Management Accounting.
- Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors will be advantageous.
- Minimum of three (3) years of internal audit work experience.
- Working knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Legal Aid SA Act and other relevant statutes.
- Working knowledge of the King IV Code of Corporate Governance.
- Knowledge of TeamMate audit software.
A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 07 February 2023, quoting the reference number IA/20/01/2023 in the subject line to Recruit@legal-aid.co.za or apply online at www.legal-aid.co.za.
Enquiries to: Blanche Gouws, Tel: 011877 2025.
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of Legal Aid SA. It is Legal Aid SA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Legal Aid SA reserves the right to withdraw posts or not to make an appointment, if by doing so, the interests of Legal Aid SA will be best served.
APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS MAY CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL.
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