Back to jobsTo support risk-based audit assignments using data analytics, ultimately to contribute to delivering on the internal audit plan approved by Santam’s Group Audit Committee.
Assignment work entails planning (understanding business processes and their associated data linkages), execution (data sourcing, validation and analysis) and reporting and audit follow up work (where applicable) including the following activities:
Assist in reporting to various audit and risk committees.
Provide input into annual audit planning.
Follow up on audit issues raised and provide input into the reports to the audit committee and other relevant governance structures.
Maintain quality standards in terms of the audit methodology, approach and documentation.
Supporting and mentoring junior / trainee auditors.
Client relationship management with internal Santam stakeholders as well as external stakeholders.
National and international travelling to Santam offices and partners may be required.
Job Description
- Performing risk and control assessments (where applicable).
- Designing, executing, and, reviewing data-driven audit procedures, with a focus on data analytics-based testing over traditional manual approaches.
- Preparing audit findings and unpacking root causes with management.
- Compiling a draft audit report and advising on practical recommendations with various levels of management which will support the achievement of the Santam Group’s and our business partners strategic and financial objectives.
- Ensuring that audit work is documented on GIA’s audit software tool and adheres to the required quality standards; and
- Ensuring that audit work is completed within time and cost budgets.