**Job Type:** Permanent
**Offered Salary:** Negotiable
**Experience Required:** 1 - 2 Years
**Hiring Location:** Johannesburg
**Gender:** Both
**Job Description:**
Transnet is seeking a Young Professional-in-Training to support the Internal Controls Assessment Champion in managing and enhancing the internal control environment within TCC. This role involves coordinating the execution of internal audit plans, monitoring financial and business critical controls, and facilitating continuous control monitoring and self-assessments.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- **Internal & External Audit:**
- Assist in liaising with Transnet Internal Audit (TIA) to coordinate the execution of the Annual Internal Audit Plan.
- Manage the relationship with TIA.
- Participate in assessing the adequacy of internal controls and ensuring management adequately addresses internal control weaknesses highlighted through internal audit reports.
- **Control Self-Assessments (CSA):**
- Schedule Control Self Assessments (CSAs) to measure control effectiveness.
- Provide guidance, training, and support to process/control owners on the CSA process.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of the CSA database at all times.
- **Management Issue Tracking:**
- Load internal and external audit findings onto the issue tracking tool accurately and promptly.
- Follow up with process owners on the resolution of open audit items.
- Analyze resolutions submitted by process owners to ensure effective addressing of root causes.
- Promptly update resolution status of audit findings on the issue tracking tool.
- **General:**
- Prepare and submit monthly reports on assigned tasks and projects.
- Prepare minutes for the monthly Internal Control Steering Committee meeting.
**Qualifications and Experience:**
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, or internal audit.
- Standard Job Requirements:
- Driver’s license code 08.
- Willingness to travel as required and approved.
**Competencies:**
**Knowledge Required:**
- Understanding of audit and assurance practices.
- Knowledge of risks and design of controls to mitigate risks.
- Familiarity with King IV and corporate governance principles.
- Knowledge of finance and accounting systems and practices.
**Competencies Required:**
- Above-average computer skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
- Strong administration and organization skills with the capability to manage multiple tasks.
- Proficient in conducting research.
- Ability to work effectively within an integrated team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Professional attitude with a willingness to learn.
- Strong time management skills.
**Equity Statement:** Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of designated groups, aligning with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organization/Operating Division.
This role presents an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to kick-start their career in internal audit within a dynamic and supportive environment. **Apply now** to join Transnet's team!