Internal Auditor: Level 3 at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Internal Auditor: Level 3 in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Internal Auditor: Level 3

Position level - Skilled

About The Job

The CSIR has a vacancy for Internal Auditor in the Internal Audit Services portfolio. The incumbent will play a crucial role in evaluating the effectiveness of our internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The incumbent will further conduct complex audits, provide recommendations for improvement, and contribute to enhancing organizational efficiency and mitigating risks. This position is based in Pretoria.

This position reports to Assistant Audit Manager.

• Lead and execute complex internal audit assignments, including financial, operational, and compliance audits, in accordance with professional standards and established audit methodologies
• Plan and conduct risk assessments to identify key areas of risk within the organization and develop appropriate audit programs to address identified risks.
• Plan and perform an audit with professional scepticisms recognising that circumstances may exist that cause potential risks.
• Develop an understanding of the audit approach, methodology and tools through planning and conducting preliminary surveys and preparing an Audit Planning Memorandum (APM) prior to undertaking each audit project.
• Develop an understanding of the client business and the areas audited through:
• • Researching and familiarization of applicable policies and procedures of the business
  • Obtaining data from other functions within the organization or externally (where necessary) while performing the audits
  • Interpret the policies, procedure and processes and assess compliance thereof within the organisation.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls, processes, and systems, and assess compliance with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, and to identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and areas of potential risk.
• Document papers in line with the IIA standards to assist in:
• • Preparing an evidence-based draft report, including conclusions drawn from the work undertaken and recommendations for improved control.
  • Providing a detailed audit trail of the work performed.
• Collaborate with process owners and management to develop and implement action plans to address identified issues, improve internal controls, and mitigate risks.
• Review and provide guidance on the adequacy and effectiveness of control design and recommend enhancements to strengthen the control environment.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging risks, and regulatory changes relevant to the organization, and ensure the audit approach remains current and aligned with best practices.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions taken by management.
• Execute already established audit programs for assigned projects within the required time frame through a team or individually, by interviewing clients, documenting systems, testing controls and preparing working papers to support findings.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and action plans, and present them to management and the audit committee when required.
• Compile audit certificates and other ad hoc task from time to time as allocated by the IAS management.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and provide advisory services on risk management, internal controls, and process improvements.
• Continuously assess and improve the internal audit function by recommending enhancements to audit methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Foster a culture of ethics, compliance, and continuous improvement by providing training, guidance, and promoting best practices across the organization.

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement;
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.

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