Senior Internal Auditor

Group Risk & Assurance is TFG's independent assurance and risk function. The department helps protect and strengthen the Group by providing assurance over financial, operational, technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and strategic risks. Through internal audits, control assessments, risk reviews, and governance reporting. Group Risk & Assurance supports the Board, Executive Management, and business leaders in making informed decisions and maintaining an effective control environment across TFG's global operations.

The position forms part of Group Internal Audit, within the broader Group Risk & Assurance division, and reports directly to a Group Audit Manager.

• Plan and project manage each assigned internal audit project, from initiation to completion
• Process Analysis (Narrative and Flowchart) and maintenance of process analysis documentation
• Risk and Control Identification
• Risk and Control Matrix development and maintenance
• Key control identification
• Audit Scope Determination per process or project
• Audit Programme Development
• Workpaper preparation as per audit programme steps
• Finding preparation and validation with control owner
• Draft Report Preparation
• Audit file closure and quality review
• Development of testing logic for data-enabled internal audit projects, including User Acceptance Testing prior to release to production
• Control Self-Assessment design, preparation, distribution, response collation and results reporting
• Remedial actions follow up (Issue Tracking) and maintenance
• Preparation of elements to be used as part of Executive and Board Reporting
• Bcom/BTech Internal Audit or Accounting degree
• Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), or other relevant professional institution such as SAICA, SAIPA, etc.
• Qualified CIA, CA (SA) or other relevant professional certification or qualification
• 3 - 5 years’ proven audit experience
• Experience in leading internal audit projects
• Experience with analytical tools such as ACL, IDEA and PowerBi
• Experience in leveraging AI technology across all phases of audit projects
• Proficient and experienced in the application of accounting principles, financial assertions, and the auditing of financial controls
• Proficient in MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Skills

• Professional, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a good eye for detail
• Ability to effectively engage at senior levels of Management and represent the Group Internal Audit department during formal meetings
• Good at problem solving, multitasking and critical thinking
• Be able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Open to embracing new technologies / ways of working
• Be customer centric with excellent interpersonal skills

Behaviours

• Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• organisational Savvy - understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
• Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
• Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.