Senior Specialist Assurance

Senior Specialist Assurance

26 Aug 2026
South Dakota, Johannesburg 00000 Johannesburg USA

Senior Specialist Assurance

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Performance and Delivery  Deliver assigned audits projects in a way that acts as a catalyst for change and improvement. These assignments include but are not limited to the review of Finance, Technical, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Information Management and Human Resources.Ensuring all assignments are conducted in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards, Internal Audit methodology and are in line with the approved annual assurance plan. Autonomously deliver and take accountability end-to-end on the assigned audit engagements in line with the approved annual assurance 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 evidences.Reporting of audit issues based on root causes and ability to draw on themes across relevant audits; andDraft 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; andPresent audit observations and issues with business stakeholders; and discuss remediation actions or solutions.Undertake complex or sensitive technical audit work within the organization.Identify value add and improvement initiatives through audit observations.Assist with the development of technical updates to the team including the presentation thereof.Control time and cost of audit projects, reporting potential time/cost overruns to the Senior Manager.Actively participate in knowledge sharing initiatives and processes.Completion of administrative and other tasks which supports the success of internal audit’s ambition.Support the development, maintenance and annual refresh of the risk-based Three-Year Internal Audit Plan and Annual Assurance Plan.Assist with the preparation and submission of respective papers for business Senior Management and executive-level meetings (e.g. Audit Committee, Risk and Assurance Meetings, etc.).Invest in continuing professional development and self-improvement to enhance knowledge, skills and other competencies needed to fulfil the role.Compliance  Champion the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP), including monitoring compliance with Internal Audit methodology and the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, conducting quality reviews and driving continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.   

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