South African Revenue Service (SARS) is hiring Forensic Auditor Level 1 [x30 posts]

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South African Revenue Service (SARS) is hiring Forensic Auditor Level 1 [x30 posts]

SARS invites qualified candidates to apply for the vacancy: Forensic Auditor Level 1 [x30 positions].

South African Revenue Service (SARS) is hiring Forensic Auditor Level 1 [x30 posts]

Position Reports to: Ops Manager: Customs
Division: Customs Border Ports of Entry

Location

Western Cape – Cape Town Office (X5);
KZN – Albany Office (X7),
Gauteng South – Alberton Office (X6);
Gauteng North – Doringkloof (X3);
Eastern Cape – East London Office (X3);
Eastern Cape – Port Elizabeth Office (X2);
Gauteng – ORTIA (X4)

About the Vacancy

To improve the effectiveness of Compliance Audit in Customs Operations, SARS is seeking energetic, results-driven, self-driven individuals.

Candidate must plan and execute their time and work in order to accomplish the set targets and goals in Customs Enforcement.

Purpose of Job

A full and limited audit of high risk areas should be conducted to ensure compliance.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

National Diploma in Auditing/Finance field and 2-3 years’ experience in Forensic Auditing environment, of which 1-2 years ideally at knowledge worker level field

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 5 years’ experience in Forensic Auditing environment, of which 1-2 years ideally at knowledge worker level field

Job Outputs

Process

Be informed on related acts, legislation and regulations that might impact on own work.
Be observant and engage on possible violations of regulation, policies, SOPs and standards of conduct and escalate where necessary.
Conduct limited and full scope audits in identified high risk areas to ensure compliance with the relevant acts.
Plan and organise own work tasks within are of work.
Prepare and present submissions to interest and penalty committee.
Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards and client service targets.
Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst others policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions/conclusions.

Governance

Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.

People

Develop productive working relationships with team members, Ops manager and key role players in the business to support contracted work outputs.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.

Finance

Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Competencies

Behavioural competencies

Fairness and Transparency
Analytical thinking
Accountability
Conceptual ability
Organisational awareness
Trust
Respect
Attention to detail
Commitment to continuous learning
Building Sustainability
Honesty and Integrity
Teamwork

Technical competencies

Forensic Auditing
Reporting
Functional Policies and Procedures
Financial Accounting
Operational Audit
Business Knowledge
Efficiency improvement

Compliance Competency

Security Clearance: GOC Confidential

How to Apply

Employment Equity

A review of SARS’s Employment Equity policy will be conducted as part of the recruitment and selection process, and applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All successful candidates will be subject to a declaration of private interest, oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case studies, pre-assessments, psychometric assessments, and vetting.

References and security clearance are also required for this appointment.

South African Revenue Service (SARS) is hiring Forensic Auditor Level 1 [x30 posts]

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