Practitioner Internal Audit

Description

Purpose of the Role

The role is under the supervision of the Acerinox Group Chief Audit Executive and reporting directly to the Columbus Stainless Manager: Internal Audit. The objectives of this role are:

• Conducting internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and operational processes.
• Assessing and ensuring the company’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies.
• Providing management with accurate and timely reports on audit findings, including recommendations for improvement.
• Conducting assessments free from influence or bias of Columbus’ operations, financial statements and internal controls.
• Proposing recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and identifying other areas of improvement.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk management strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a knowledge base of company operations, subject matter, risk management, internal audit techniques, emerging risks, business trends, etc.
• Evaluate the proposed audit procedures on the Columbus Stainless audit program and design appropriate audit procedures where applicable.
• Perform the testing of controls, draw conclusions and make recommendations for efficiency improvements or risk management.
• Conveys audit recommendations convincingly and follows up on implementation in a constructive and cooperative manner.
• Maintain a supportive relationship with the Group internal audit staff in all geographic locations.
• Plan, execute and report audit engagements in line with the audit methodology. 80% of the Internal Audit plan must be completed by the end of the year.
• Business process and systems review.
• Conduct follow-up on open internal audit findings.
• Continuous improvements i.e. attend at least 20 hours of training annually.

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Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum: Certified Chartered Accountant (CA) (SA)

Experience

• A minimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience in Internal Auditing and/or External Auditing is required. Structured Graduate-in-Training experience will be considered as part of this requirement.

• Big Four Auditing Firm experience is essential.

• Demonstrated exposure to and experience across a variety of business types and sectors, with a strong focus on risk management, internal control, and continuous improvement.

Knowledge Requirements

• Understanding and knowledge of applicable standards and frameworks (Internal Audit Standards, International Financial Reporting Standards, King IV and V (Code of Corporate Governance)).
• Financial and operational knowledge (internal controls, business process and financial analysis).
• Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills..

Competencies & Skills

• Auditing and consulting engagement skills
• Communication, negotiation and emotional intelligence skills
• Scheduling and coordination
• Management reporting

Personal Attributes

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective time management
• Documentation and audit file maintenance
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism

Closing Date: 03rd September 2026