Overview
Sanlam Assurances Générales Plc is seeking to recruit a highly-skilled, self-motivated, and experienced person to fill the position/post of Internal Auditor.
The person holding this position will be reporting to the Head of the Internal audit department. As part of the IA team, he/she will help perform the planned risk-based audits and any management consulting-related requests assigned to him.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the preparation and execution of the annual internal audit plan.
- Independently perform audits following the internal audit plan.
- Monitor tasks progress with all team members during an audit and resolve any challenges encountered by the team.
- Prepare high-quality Internal Audit deliverables as listed in the Sanlam Group Internal Audit Methodology using the existing templates.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant fields, Master’s Degree in these fields is preferred and
- Professional Audit Certificate (ACCA/CPA/CIA/CISA) finalized or in an advanced stage of the certification process would be an added advantage
- Three years of progressively responsible full-time experience as an Auditor.
- Background in Insurance, preferably general insurance.
- Assess the company’s risks and the efficacy of its risk management efforts,
- Experience in Risk-Based Auditing.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence others and establish credibility with business partners.
- Considerable knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Fluent in English both writing and speaking.
- Exceptionally strong reporting writing skills.
Preferred:
- Strategic thinker with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Computer skills (office application, accounting systems is a plus).
- Working knowledge in Audit software packages.
- A global mindset
- Able to work under pressure
The application should include the following:
- Motivation letter
- Updated CV, including three professional references. References should include the current direct supervisor and previous direct supervisors with their full names, phone number, and email address.
- Copies of degrees or certificates
- Copy of national ID card/passport.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their application file (CV and cover letter) all in one document before Tuesday, 22nd February 2022 using the “Apply for this job“ button
