Join the dynamic team at Agrimark Operations Ltd, a growth-focused business and subsidiary of KAL Group Ltd, which is proudly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Spanning over 100 locations across South Africa and a growing ecommerce presence, Agrimark Operations Ltd with its retail branches and specialist brands offer high-quality farming supplies, solutions, and a broad range of retail products to a diverse customer base that share the same love of the land, sense of community, and can-do attitude.

Job Specification

Reporting to the Executive Manager Internal Audit, the incumbent will be responsible for evaluating internal controls and regulatory compliance to minimise risk and loss to the organisation by utilising Computer Assisting Audit Techniques and data analysis.  This includes planning, performance and documentation of audits and the reporting and resolution of any weaknesses and shortcomings.  The person will also do consultation about process optimisation, risk detection and mitigation as well as fraud detection and mitigation.  

Minimum Requirements

• B Degree - Auditor Certification (CIA)
• 6 years related experience (2 years in a managerial role)
• Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Arbutus, ACL IDEA or similar)
• Exposure in the retail environment as well as to computer-assisted audit software will further enhance the application

Key performance indicators

The GOLD business imperatives displayed below are to be used as key indicators in sourcing competent candidates for this critical role.

Growth

• Manage audit relationships with line management regarding audit performance, finalisation of reports and agreement on remedial action
• Provides advice/guidance to internal customers, in a timely and courteous manner
• Implements a client service philosophy, policies, standards, and systems to drive client satisfaction
• Assist with the coordination with all stakeholders regarding audit matters

Optimisation

• Implement the review and assessment of systems of control and procedures in the organisation to minimise risk and loss
• Manage and enhance continuous auditing with the use of data analytics methodology and tools
• Conduct and moderate corporate and branch audits to audit standards as per audit plan
• Assessing internal controls and liaison with external auditors, risk management, and loss control
• Provide consultation and insight to stakeholders about process optimisation, risk detection and mitigation as well as fraud detection and mitigation
• Apply forensic analysis and research techniques to derive evidence that could be used in a disciplinary or legal proceeding. This may also involve partaking in the disciplinary process

Leverage of culture and diversity

• Co-ordinates the personnel activities of department to meet standards required.
• Responsible for managing, structuring, and focusing the work of the audit team to ensure team members are performing to their optimum

Digital Transformation

• Application of data analytic tools and methods to provide good auditing support to business. This includes compliance and/or optimisation of business processes and systems
• Assist in evaluating the digital control environment and give guidance to the risks and controls in the digital space

Key leadership attributes

The incumbent would need to have the ability to progress and add continuous incremental value – having impact!

• Dealing with complexity
• Sound pragmatic judgement
• Self - awareness
• Achievement orientation