Assurance Specialist x 2

• Plan, resource, execute and manage delivery of assigned audits, projects as well as Group Wide audits in a way that acts as a catalyst for change and improvement.
• Ensuring all assignments are conducted in accordance with ABAS standards, methodology and are in line with the annual plan.

Autonomously deliver and take accountability end-to-end on the assigned audit engagements in line with the approved Internal Audit Plan, and planned budget:

- Audit planning activities (e.g. audit scoping, risk assessments and audit work programme);

- Audit execution activities using appropriate audit approaches, tools and techniques;

- Audit documentation in appropriate templates and maintenance of audit evidence;

- Reporting of audit issues based on root causes and ability to draw on themes across relevant audits; and

- Draft audit reports with sound business and reporting writing skills.

Confidently present and hold discussions with business stakeholders throughout the audit engagements, including:

- Obtain understanding of the business processes, controls and self-identified gaps / known risks;

- Hold discussion with business stakeholders about audit work such as obtaining factual accuracy of audit findings; and

- Present audit observations and issues with business stakeholders; and discuss remediation actions or solutions.

• Assist with the development of technical updates to the team including the presentation thereof.
• Control time of audit projects, reporting potential time/cost overruns to the Assurance Manager.
• Actively participate in knowledge sharing initiatives and processes.
• Completion of administrative and other tasks which supports the success of internal audit’s ambition.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of respective papers for Senior Management and executive-level meetings (e.g. Audit Committee, Risk and Assurance Meetings, etc.).
• Participate in the Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP) in line with ABAS standards, methodology.
• Invest in continuing professional development and self-improvement to enhance knowledge, skills and other competencies needed to fulfil the role.