Where: 7 East 12th Street, New York Phone: 1-800-700-600 Email: info@abadon.com Job summary: An opportunity has become available for a Senior Internal IT Auditor to audit the entire group across Group, Distribution Centres, and Retail stores. The role’s responsibilities are to assist the IA department in the development and execution of the audit plan and play a leading role in the daily execution of internal audit tasks. This role would contribute to the Internal Audit (IA) function by identifying risks associated with business objectives and evaluating the controls in place to mitigate those risks to enhance the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. You would provide value-added advice and support to business partners on the creation or modification of policies, procedures, processes, products, or services to ensure an appropriate level of internal control and compliance is maintained. Responsibilities: Fieldwork General Reviews Develop a risk-based testing plan by selecting an appropriate audit approach, testing procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgement and the internal audit methodology defined by the Department. Conducts audit tests and prepares working papers in accordance with IIA’s standard professional methodology. Evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business and control objectives. Identify and document control and process weaknesses and provide evidential support for findings. Propose practical and value-added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies. Organise and reference work papers for review by the IA Manager. Participate in closing meetings with the client at the end of fieldwork, providing clear explanations for identifying issues. IT Reviews Perform audit work on various technologies utilised by the company and various IT functions. Assess both the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls. Evaluate controls designed to prevent or detect fraud, including management overrides of controls. Assess the existence, efficiency, and effectiveness of the IT control environment by directing control and process optimisation. Inspect the company’s IT policies and procedures; perform an evaluation of control design; and carry out an assessment of the effectiveness of company internal controls concerning IT processes and systems to help ensure the company’s IT compliance programmes are achieved. Reporting Assists in preparing a concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to the Department and senior management. Other Responsibilities Supports the CAE in the development and implementation of the evolving IA methodology. Contributes to the safeguarding of corporate assets and the interests of Members by ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively. Provide advisory services to management by participating in projects designed to introduce and/or change new processes, products or facilities. Provide value-added recommendations to mitigate both project and end state risks. Develops and maintains effective and professional working relationships with all levels of staff within the organization. Conducts investigations of suspected internal fraud. Provide consultative support to departments with regard to the adequate design and execution of risk management processes. Conduct testing to assist External auditors with the annual financial reporting audit Company description: African multi-national company based in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe focused on supplying agricultural products to commercial and small-scale farmers. The company focus lies in fostering growth while fostering wisdom in the communities they work in. The company has optimally utilised the supply chain and strategic positioning in southeast Africa, and it has greatly invested in infrastructure and expansion over the past years. Today, the Group comprises several subsidiaries. The global sourcing network, along with an unrivalled on-the-ground network, means they’re able to shift the product directly from source to the consumer without a middleman, and vice versa in the process of connecting consumers output to international markets. Their logistical capabilities are managed by themselves, and enable them to distribute products efficiently. Job type: Permanent Job location: Office based in Sandton, South Africa. Business travel: Domestic and international (Africa and Mauritius) # of staff reporting into this role: 0 Remuneration: Salary of ± R80,000 per month and attractive bonus scheme Leave: 21 days CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Qualifications: Bachelors in internal audit; CIA; or studying towards a CIA CISA certification CISSP, CISM, MCSE preferred Experience: 5 years+ experience inIT Internal Audit Experience in the development and implementation of an internal audit methodology Experience in Agriculture, Finance, Distribution and Retail will be advantageous Experience working with African countries is advantageous Software experience: PaySpace, CliqSense, Sage Accpac, Kinetic, Assetware Nice to have software is Corporate Planner, CRM, and TeamMate TeamMate experience will be beneficial. Skills: Experience in the development and implementation of an internal audit methodology Solid understanding of risk and control concepts. Ability to apply these concepts to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of business processes and controls to mitigate risk to tolerance levels defined by management. Working knowledge of professional IIA performance standards with regard to planning, testing, sampling and documentation. Well-developed technical skills in Word and Excel. Knowledge of COSO risk and internal control framework Knowledge of IIA performance standards Finance skills Audit skills Change management Data and business intelligence Business analysis Risk management and compliance Personal attributes: Extremely thorough Accurate and meticulous Detail-orientated Be open to constructive criticism / feedback Resilient Good interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbally) with all levels within the organisation. Unquestioned personal integrity with strong ethical values. Ability to stand firm on difficult issues when required. Strong analytical capability. Capable of working independently and within a team. A logical approach to identifying and evaluating issues and problem-solving. Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments. Displays awareness of the need for confidentiality in sensitive matters. Commitment to self-development and the expansion of knowledge. #J-18808-Ljbffr