Internal Auditor

OFO No: 242211

What is an Internal Auditor?

An Internal Auditor has the very responsible job of researching, evaluating and improving strategies to manage risk, control and governance within a company or organisation.

What does an Internal Auditor do?

• researches company’s business data (taxation, legal matters, performance evaluations etc)
• researches company’s financial data (cost accounting, taxation, budgeting, etc)
• researches company’s computer records etc
  
• provides an independent review of company risk, control and governance strategies and processes
• identifies key risk factors
• makes sure risks are effectively managed
• advises managers on control strategies
• reports to audit committee of an organisation
• makes sure company or organisation is complying with rules, regulations and within the law

Are you . . . ?

• good at mathematics?
• a person with a head for a business?
• logical?
• a problem solver?
• a good researcher?
• organised and methodical?
• reliable and responsible?

How do I become an Internal Auditor?

PATH 1

National Diploma in Internal Auditing

Bachelor of Technology in Internal Auditing

• Cape Peninsula University of Technology
• Central University of Technology
• Durban University of Technology
• Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
• Tshwane University of Technology
• UNISA
• Vaal University of Technology
• Walter Sisulu University of Technology

PATH 2

Bachelor degree of Internal Auditing

• University of Pretoria

PATH 3

Learnership: Internal Audi Technician Level 6

• Designation/registration by the IIA SA. This allows the person to state they are a qualified, professional Internal Auditing Technician.

Institute of Internal Auditors SA:

• You will have to do 2 consecutive learnerships through them

• INSTITUTE for INTERNAL AUDITORS SA (IIA SA)

TRAINING:

• CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
• Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
• To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. 
• CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions. 

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER:  Auditor … or … Contract Manager

Is becoming an Internal Auditior the right career choice for me?