Audit Specialist Support Services Gauteng

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-

The Audit Specialist - Support Services role involves providing independent assurance and consulting services to ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls within the Support Services environment. Key responsibilities include managing the delivery of the Support Services audit plan, executing individual risk-based audits, and supporting the Group Internal Audit Manager. To excel in this role, candidates should possess a degree in Internal Auditing, Accounting, or a related field, along with relevant certifications and skills, such as strong managerial and supervisory skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and analytical and report-writing skills.

**Job Title: Audit Specialist - Support Services**

**Job Summary**

Rand Water's Internal Audit function is seeking an experienced Audit Specialist to join our team, reporting to the Group Internal Audit Manager – General. The successful candidate will play a critical role in providing independent, risk-based assurance and consulting services to ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls within the Support Services environment.

**Requirements**

To be considered for this position, you will need to possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Honours or Postgraduate degree (NQF Level 8) in Internal Auditing, Accounting, or a related field. A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is an added advantage. * Alternatively, a Honours or Postgraduate degree in Internal Auditing, Accounting, or a related field, accompanied by a Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Accountant (CA/SA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification.

**Key Responsibilities**

As an Audit Specialist - Support Services, your primary duties will include:

• Managing the delivery of the Support Services audit plan, tracking progress against the Annual Internal Audit Plan, and contributing to the development of the Three-Year Rolling Internal Audit Plan. * Executing individual risk-based audit and consulting engagements on Support Services processes, from fieldwork through reporting, and producing audit reports with practical recommendations. * Supporting the Group Internal Audit Manager: General in preparing Support Services findings for submission to the Top Management Committee (TMC) and the Governance, Audit and Risk Committee (GARC). * Building and maintaining relationships with Support Services divisional managers, providing advisory input on controls, governance, and compliance matters. * Supervising, mentoring, and developing Senior Internal Auditors and Internal Auditors assigned to Support Services engagements.

**Knowledge and Expertise**

To excel in this role, you will need to possess the following knowledge and expertise:

• Internal audit methodology and risk-based auditing principles * Internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks * Global Internal Audit Standards * Legislative framework (PFMA, Companies Act, Water Services Act) * COSO framework

**Key Skills**

The successful candidate will require

• Strong managerial and supervisory skills * Business acumen and understanding of internal audit principles * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Analytical and report-writing skills

**Personal Qualities**

We are seeking an individual who embodies the following personal qualities

• Professional and ethical conduct * Objectivity and attention to detail * Resilience under pressure * Collaborative team leadership