Quality Assurance Specialist

We are looking for an individual with strong knowledge of internal control and internal audit practices to join our Internal Audit team as a Quality Assurance Specialist. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP) that ensures the Internal Audit activity conforms to the IIA Standards and Global Internal Audit Standards, while identifying opportunities to strengthen audit processes, governance, risk management, and internal controls.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Develop, implement, and maintain a multi-year QAIP covering all aspects of the Internal Audit activity.
• Conduct internal quality reviews, ongoing monitoring activities, and periodic self-assessments.
• Prepare quality assurance reports and recommendations for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Evaluate adherence to Internal Audit methodologies across planning, execution, reporting, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and promote leading practices across the audit lifecycle.
• Coordinate independent external quality assessments and monitor the implementation of recommendations.
• Conduct quality reviews of completed audit files and follow up on corrective actions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Internal Audit quality and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Internal Audit, Economics, or a related field.
• An Honour’s degree in a relevant field will be advantageous.
• Registration with at least one relevant professional designation, such as CIA (strongly preferred), CA, ACCA, CISA, or another relevant audit/assurance designation.
• At least 5 years’ experience in risk-based internal auditing or specialised quality assurance.
• Experience in Internal Audit Quality Assurance, risk-based auditing, or audit methodology.
• Demonstrated experience conducting QA reviews against IIA Standards.
• Experience with external assessments or similar regulatory reviews.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk management, internal controls, and professional Internal Audit practices.

Equity Statement: We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Preference will be given to suitably qualified individuals from previously disadvantaged groups in South Africa.