Internal Auditor
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Management Level
Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
At PwC our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements internal controls and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.Those in internal audit at PwC help build optimise and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries. This includes IA function setup and transformation co-sourcing outsourcing and managed services using AI and other risk technology and delivery models. IA capabilities are combined with other industry and technical expertise in areas like cyber forensics and compliance to address the full spectrum of risks. This helps organisations to harness the power of IA to help the organisation protect value and navigate disruption and obtain confidence to take risks to power growth.
Focused on relationships you are building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations you are growing your personal brand deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity you are comfortable when the path forward isnt clear you ask questions and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.
Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives needs and feelings of others.
- Use a broad range of tools methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
- Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
- Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
- Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
- Use reflection to develop self awareness enhance strengths and address development areas.
- Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
- Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.
JOB PURPOSE
The main purpose of theSA2role is tocontribute and support team managers inmanagingclient portfoliosmaintainsound client relationships and managingthe internal audit team including the coaching and development of staff.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
The successful individual will take responsibility for:
Contributing and supporting team managers in managinga portfolio of Internal Audit clients.
Executing internal audit assignments from planning to completion including but not limited to:
Preparation of Audit Planning Memos and/ or Scope Letters; Preparation of ORCA document (Objectives Risk Controls and Alignment); Assessing key controls in terms of control design adequacy; Assessing key controls in terms ofoperatingeffectiveness; Assessing business processes (financial and operational) in line with leading practice as well as ability to identify gaps in processes; Assessing business processes in line with approved policy and procedure documents (Compliance)
Preparing reports and discussion thereof at a managerial level
Manage work in progressbudgetsand debtors
Develop andmaintainsound client relationships
Training coaching development and mentoring of junior staff
Staff management and performance appraisals
Identifynew potential work
Compile proposal responses; including all risk management processes etc.
Actively drive the GRIA strategy through all interactions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications:
Honours inBCommInternal Audit/ B Tech degree in Internal Audit/ Honours inBCommAccounting
Depending on the strategic skills sourcing plan the following may be beneficial:
Honours inEngineering (for ERM) or LLB/BcomLaw/BProc(for Compliance)
Mandatory Certification(s):
Registeredand actively working towards one of the following certifications:CIA orCA(SA)or CISA or CIMA.
Depending on the strategic skills requirements within GRIA the following may be given preference:
ERM:CRMAorISO 31 000 Certification
A minimum of3-5years experience in internal audit; with emphasis on the following:
Extensive experience in external consulting.
Experience in CAATS; Visioand or IT Audit will be an added advantageand will be a requirement in terms of the PwC OurTomorrowinitiatives i.e.to drive the PwC digital strategy.
Well-developed writing and verbal skills.
Strong presentation skills will be beneficial.
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of3-5years experience in internal audit; with emphasis on the following:
Extensive experience in external consulting.
Experience in CAATS; Visioand or IT Audit will be an added advantageand will be a requirement in terms of the PwC OurTomorrowinitiatives i.e.to drive the PwC digital strategy.
Well-developed writing and verbal skills.
Strong presentation skills will be beneficial.
KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Ability to perform research
Analytical skills
An assurance risk management mindset
Attention to detail
Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
Ability to work under pressure to prioritise and to meet deadlineswhile working on/ supervising multiple jobs
Competent in risk identification and analysis
Competent in control assessmentdesignand recommendation
Good communicationskills
Fluent in English
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoJob Posting End Date
March 8 2026Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
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