Consultant: Internal Audit

Job Description,

An exciting permanent position exists for an analytical and results-driven team player. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Business in minimising risks to the company and achieving its strategic objectives. This will ensure that effective controls are in place and adhered to.

, Requirements,

• Grade 12.
• Commercial degree, Internal Audit degree or a Risk Management qualification
• Risk Management experience is essential
• Knowledge of the MIP/Dashboard system will be be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Compliance/Risk Management Software (CURA) is essential
• Knowledge of the Medical Schemes Act and related legislation/regulation is desirable,
• Relevant knowledge of Risk Management related standards and bodies (IRMSA Guidelines, ISO 31000, King IV Report)
• Computer literacy: MS Office package,
• Business Writing
• Interpersonal skills (including conflict management skills)
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills (both verbal and written communication)
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Organizational Skills (Planning and organising skills)
• Experience working in team setting
  
  

, Duties and Responsibilities,

Risk Management

• Identify and assess potential risks across financial, operational, strategic, and compliance areas.
• Implement risk plan.
• Review and recording of operational losses and near misses Review and recording of data breaches, ensuring compliance with the process and legislation.
• Perform quarterly risk self-control assessments
• Draft relevant risk-related reports for the Management and Executive level and engage management on non-compliance.
• Monitor and report on risk factors and the status of risk management efforts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant risk policies and processes.
• Create, update and maintain the organisation's operational and process risk registers on CURA
• Educate employees and stakeholders about risk management practices.
• Lead incident response efforts and coordinate with relevant departments.
  
  

Internal Audit Responsibilities

• Audit functions/policies/procedures/processes/use of systems of all groups and centres in the organisation in accordance with the annual audit programme/ISO 9001 standards to determine the efficiency/quality within groups and centres/systems.
• Compile/write/submit a report on audit findings in accordance with standard audit principles and practices using COSO principles to make recommendations regarding the implementation of audit findings and improvement of business processes.
• Audit the application system according to the Rules of the Scheme/ISO 9001 standards to report, advise and provide statistics on the integrity of the processed data.
• Discuss the audit of the process with each process owner/manager before the commencement of the audit to determine whether the chosen scope of the audit is acceptable.
• Prepare audit work papers using process control manual/previous audit findings/ risk assessment/audit principles/ISO 9001 standards to ensure that the scope of the audit is sufficient.
• Perform and report on ad-hoc audits as requested by the Audit Manager and Business in line with IIA standards and the organisation's policies and procedures.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Training regarding risk-related topics
• Relevant monthly or ad hoc reports/requests as required.