The main purpose of this role if to provide independent oversight regarding the effectiveness of and adherence to adopted internal controls. This involves assessing areas for compliance, evaluating the effectiveness of implemented controls, and providing recommendations to enhance practices. Additionally, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for traveling into Africa to conduct internal audit reviews, covering all operations under Grindrod Ltd.

• IFC Process Documentation and Controls Workshops:
• Understanding and documenting business processes and controls. 
• Participate in IFC (Internal financial controls workshop) and creations of control frameworks.
• Audit Planning and Risk Assessment:
• Assessing risks and planning audit activities to achieve objectives effectively.
• Audit Program Development Developing comprehensive audit programs tailored to identified risks and objectives.
• Control Testing and Review:
• Conducting thorough testing of internal controls and reviewing their effectiveness.
• Consultation with Management, Communication and Reporting: 
• Engaging with management to discuss audit findings, communicate recommendations, and prepare comprehensive reports. This will be done under supervision of Senior Internal Auditor. 
• Perform Follow-Up reviews and Monitoring.
• Conducting follow-up reviews to monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure ongoing effectiveness of controls.
• Working Papers Management:
• Managing and maintaining organized and accurate working papers throughout the audit process to support findings and conclusions.
• Consultation with Management, Communication and Reporting: 
• Engaging with management to discuss audit findings, communicate recommendations, and prepare comprehensive reports. This will be done under supervision of Senior Internal Auditor. 
• Perform Follow-Up reviews and Monitoring.
• Conducting follow-up reviews to monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure ongoing effectiveness of controls.

  Working Papers Management:
• Managing and maintaining organized and accurate working papers throughout the audit process to support findings and conclusions.
  
  

Qualifications
 Diploma/BTech/BCom in Internal Audit.

 

Experience
At least 3 years Internal Auditing experience at Big 4 firm/Large Corporate.

 

Professional Registrations 
Full member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Job Specific Certifications
Completed or Studying towards  a CIA qualification.