Internal Audit Assistant supporting audit planning, audit evidence review, and working papers across a public sector environment. Assists with control evaluation, risk identification, and report preparation while maintaining compliance with PFMA, MFMA, IIA standards, and Treasury Regulations. Communicates findings clearly with stakeholders and contributes to stronger governance and audit follow-up.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Audit Intern
Orioncyber
03.2026 - Current
Compile audit evidence from source documents to support testing and reporting requirements.
Document control observations and summarize exceptions for review by the audit team.
Assist with internal audit planning by organizing reference materials and testing files.
Prepare working papers that support risk assessment, control evaluation, and documented audit conclusions.
Update audit trackers with testing status, outstanding items, and reviewer comments during engagement work.
Coordinate with auditors and stakeholders to collect requested information and clarify audit points.
Organize electronic files and audit evidence to support efficient review and retrieval.
Follow audit procedures carefully while working under supervision on assigned fieldwork tasks.
Maintain accurate notes from testing sessions, review comments, and team discussions.
Internal Audit Assistant
Limpopo Economic Development Agency
08.2024 - 08.2026
Support audit engagements per cycle while preparing working papers and documentation for review.
Evaluate internal controls and flag improvement areas to support audit conclusions and corrective action.
Compile clear audit working papers and supporting schedules using Teammate Audit Software and ACL Audit Software.
Draft audit reports with findings, recommendations, and evidence-backed commentary for management review.
Review processes for compliance with policies, procedures, Treasury Regulations, PFMA, MFMA, and IIA standard.
Engage stakeholders during audit meetings, communicate observations, and support risk management discussions.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Internal Auditing
Tshwane University of Technology
01-2025
National Diploma - Internal Auditing
Tshwane University of Technology
01-2021
Higher Certificate - Accountancy
Tshwane University of Technology
01-2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Morutwa Secondary School
Polokwane Pietersburg
01-2015
Skills
Internal audit & risk assessment
Internal controls evaluation
Audit working papers & reporting
Acl audit software
Teammate audit software
Regulatory compliance
Treasury regulations
Public Finance Management Act
Municipal Finance Management Act
IIA standards
Additional Information
Willing to travel for store and distribution centre audits
Able to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
Strong willingness to learn and grow within internal audit