Assistant Internal Audit Manager

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have amazing opportunities for a Assistant Internal Audit Manager to be based in Umhlanga . Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The Assistant Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for and assisting in, the planning, reviewing, reporting and performance of audit assignments, internal control frameworks and risk assessments, including tests of controls and/or tests of detail including (but not limited to): financial audits, IT audits, internal controls, operational performance, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, accreditation standards, contracts, compliance with company policies and procedures, and fraud investigations. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment under the direction of more experienced internal auditor. Adheres to all corporate policies and procedures as well as professional ethical standards. Complies with the Risk Management Framework. Attends to adhoc tasks and projects as allocated from time to time by the Manager.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You bring:

• Completed Matric with English and Mathematics
• Completed degree/bachelor’s degree, majoring in auditing.
• Computer literate
• Valid driver’s license
• 1 - 2 year’s experience in leading and managing teams
• 3 - 4 years accounting/internal audit experience
• Own transport and flexibility to travel
• Registered with an affiliated body (IIASA/ISACA)

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

Financial Metrics/Operational Duties

Auditing

• Review completed Internal Control Frameworks to ensure high quality, accurate and efficient audits.
• Complete risk assessment and rating of risk.
• Lead and manage audit assignments and team time/resources.
• Review documented outcomes from test of controls and relevant findings.
• Assess the effectiveness of controls and rate the residual risk accordingly.
• Identify gaps in process and related controls.
• Formulate recommendations, improvement areas were necessary.
• Address review queries timeously and accurately.
• Complete audit tasks and projects as allocated by the Managers within the set timeframes and deadlines.
• Apply sampling on the methodology and consult with the Manager when necessary/in doubt.
• Extrapolate errors identified in testing against the population as and when needed.
• Take ownership and accountability for allocated internal audits.
• Thoroughly and timely reviews findings and other investigative leads that potentially identify suspicious activity.
• Ensure that auditable transactions, processes, activities, and control systems are compliant with legislation, business policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with team members across multiple divisions and departments.
• Submit a daily report detailing aspect of work completed and progress of the Junior/Senior Internal Auditor.
• Prepare related internal audit reporting for the audit area or related audit project.
• Address Senior Internal Audit Manager queries on the internal audit report timeously.
• Attends to adhoc tasks and projects as allocated from time to time by the Manager.

Reviewing and Reporting

• Review the Internal Control Frameworks, audit findings and audit work of the Junior/Senior Internal Auditor.
• Assist and reviewing application of sampling with the Junior/Senior Internal Auditor.
• Prepare related reporting for the audit area or related audit project.
• Address Senior and Group Internal Audit Manager queries on the report timeously.
• Direct, guide, supervise and train the Junior/Senior Internal Auditor.
• Identify gaps or opportunities for improvement with audit policies, procedures, and processes.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies including applicable internal controls.
• Lead teams to monitor, investigate and advise concerned parties by establishing clear accountabilities, roles, and responsibilities to manage the internal audit process.
• Overseeing and implementing an ongoing training program for other team members.
• Investigate any possible fraud and conclude accordingly.
• Remain up to date with procedure updates and related laws, regulations related to the overall group.
• Assist with operational procedure enhancement across the business processes.
• Execution of effective sampling methods and extrapolation of findings.
• Thoroughly and timely reviews reports and other investigative leads that potentially identify suspicious activity.

Skills

• Analytical mindset and posse’s leadership qualities.
• Good communication and people management skills.
• Able to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Strong drive to excel professionally and ability to guide and motivate team members.
• Strong written and verbal command of English.
• Establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships.

People

• Identification of training as and when needed for Junior/Senior Internal Auditors.
• Comforting of new team members.
• Promotion of a healthy and fair work environment.
• Adhere to the principles of an ethical, honest, transparent, fair work environment.
• Performance must be tracked by yourself, and the onus is placed on you to set-up performance review meetings with manager.
• Conduct performance reviews of Junior/Senior Internal Auditor in conjunction with the Manager.
• Communicate in a professional manner.
• Guide, direct, supervise and guide the Junior/Senior Internal Auditor.

Compliance, risk, and quality

• Creating, maintaining, and enforcing company policies and procedures.
• Compliance with Risk Management Framework.
• Compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and affiliated professional standards.
• Ensure logical saving of all work, templates, etc. monthly and yearly such that each year’s financial records can stand on its own when enquiries/ investigations/audits take place.
• Produce high quality, neat, logical, succinct, easy to follow, easy to understand, formula linked work/templates/workbooks/financial models/recons/audits - of which is substantiated by facts with no numbers in the formulas.
• Ensure the above (final version) and other documents are chronologically saved/backed up.
• Summarize the detailed daily findings on the designated software or relevant workbook and submit a daily report to the Senior and Group Internal Audit Manager.
• Effectively deal with internal, external, SARS, BEE, and any other auditor/regulatory/oversight body in the normal course of business.
• Report suspicious behavior and fraud findings immediately.
• Promote declaration of all gifts.
• Promote non acceptance of kickbacks. Instances to be reported immediately.
• Promote declaration all conflicts of interest upfront.
• Promote a culture of confidentiality within the business with regards to the protection of personal information.
• Promote the Code of Ethics (Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality and Competence).
• Ensure all personal information of employees, customers and suppliers and other stakeholders is not shared and is maintained in a secure environment.
• Stay updated with changes in the relevant industry and changes to relevant Acts/Regulations.

Growth and new markets/products

• Source new products/innovations/robotics/artificial intelligence/predictive analysis/predictive analytics.
• Development of existing products/software.
• Ensure that measures are put in place and steps are taken to achieve short term, medium-term, long-term goals of the broader group.
• Assist with company projects or lead company projects as allocated from time to time.

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Communication
• Presentation
• Training

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!

Please note that only applicants who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.