IM Assurance Specialist

Company Description

We’re re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives. That includes the lives of everyone who works for Anglo American. We strive to be a great company where employees are happy, inspired to do their best work. A place where every colleague can grow, develop and realise their potential. To live up to our Always with Purpose employee value proposition, we’re putting the development and growth of colleagues first by ensuring everyone at Anglo American has the career experience they deserve.

Job Description

• Plan, resource and manage delivery of Anglo American/ De Beers Group Global IM and business IM assigned audits projects as well as Group Wide audits in a way that acts as a catalyst for change and improvement. These include access-related reviews, cyber security-related audits, Enterprise Resource Planning implementation projects, IM General Controls and application controls.
• Ensuring all assignments are conducted in accordance with ABAS standards, methodology and are in line with the annual plan.
• Autonomously deliver and take accountability end-to-end on the assigned audit engagements in line with the approved Internal Audit Plan, and planned budget:

- Audit planning activities (e.g. audit scoping, risk assessments and audit work programme);

- Audit execution activities using appropriate audit approaches, tools and techniques;

- Audit documentation in appropriate templates and maintenance of audit evidence;

- Reporting of audit issues based on root causes and ability to draw on themes across relevant audits; and

- Draft audit reports with sound business and reporting writing skills.

• Confidently present and hold discussions with business stakeholders throughout the audit engagements, including:

- Obtain understanding of the business processes, controls and self-identified gaps / known risks;

- Hold discussion with business stakeholders about audit work such as obtaining factual accuracy of audit findings; and

- Present audit observations and issues with business stakeholders; and discuss remediation actions or solutions.

• Undertake complex or sensitive technical Global IM audit work, including facilitation of risk management workshops for senior client managers. Identify value add and improvement initiatives through audit observations.
• Assist with the development of technical updates to the team including the presentation thereof.
• Control time of audit projects, reporting potential time/cost overruns to the Assurance Manager.
• Actively participate in knowledge sharing initiatives and processes.
• Completion of administrative and other tasks which supports the success of internal audit’s ambition.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of respective papers for Senior Management and executive-level meetings (e.g. Audit Committee, Risk and Assurance Meetings, etc.).
• Participate in the Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP) in line with ABAS standards, methodology.
• Invest in continuing professional development and self-improvement to enhance knowledge, skills and other competencies needed to fulfil the role.

Qualifications

• A degree in information technology/computer information systems or related.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualified.

Additional qualifications would be advantageous:

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Good understanding of relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g., SOX, COSO, COBIT, ITIL, NIST) and best practices and methodologies to address these requirements. Ability to apply these requirements to organizational internal control frameworks.
• IIA standards and general acceptable auditing techniques.
• Knowledge of ERPs and other relevant audit software tools.
• IT, Data Analytics and/or Digital internal audit experience.
• Digital fluency and knowledge on Emerging technologies, including Cloud, RPA, AI, etc.

Additional Information

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of the process.

Advert closing date: 31 January 2025