Obtain a good understanding of the control environment being audited (including information technology, internal financial control, and risk management related aspects), and the interdependencies linked to this.
Plan audit assignments based on key process and business risks identified and design the audit program in line with risks and key controls identified to be tested.
Execute audit assignments within the agreed budget and timelines
Incorporate data analytics (DA) to enhance comprehensive auditing and create efficiencies in audit fieldwork.
Execute audit field work in compliance with quality standards by following and completing prepared work programs. Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management practices and internal controls.
Provide clear and sufficient audit evidence to support recommendations and audit opinion.
Effective communication with the audit team, audit management, and key client stakeholders. Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and a wide relationship network across business units and within Internal Audit.
Identify opportunities to improve internal controls, including application controls and internal financial controls.
Identify and clearly articulate the root cause of issues identified and impact thereof and recommend changes to business processes that will address the control weaknesses.
Negotiate with management as appropriate in order to ensure key findings and follow up actions are agreed upon.
Prepare a quality and balanced audit report to specified standards, encapsulating the control weaknesses identified and results of audit work performed, with minimal editorial changes.
Keep abreast of emerging industry standards, best practices, industry challenges, upcoming legislation, operational requirements and technology changes related to the internal audit environment.