Annual Report - JD Group

Comprises a direct audit services
division, a centralised audit
function and a forensic audit division.
The 70 auditors have an appropriate
balance of operational and audit
experience. This division is also
responsible for security operations
in the Group.
Review
Over 1 535 audits were conducted during the year at Group
operations, locally and abroad, reflecting the multi-skilled
expertise of our auditors and entrenching the Group’s internal
audit function at the forefront of its field.
Much focus was applied during the year to enhance appropriate
audit processes for the Group across the various operating systems.
The use of centralised auditing techniques continues to be enhanced
through the effective use of audit interrogation applications.
The forensic audit function managed 3 980 incidents which varied
from minor to more serious incidents. The crime call centre
has produced valuable information and is realising significant
cost savings.
Incorporating safety and security functions into this department,
under the auspices of the new safety and security committee, has
improved cost efficiencies. Various initiatives have been
implemented to add value and reduce costs.
Internal and forensic audit
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Outlook
Pieter Pienaar (35)
BCom
Internal audit executive – 13*
* years experience in
retail/auditing
Internal and forensic audit provides assistance with the
integration of multiple systems and will develop new audit
programmes for the new PeopleSoft operating system.
Centralised auditing techniques will be further developed,
especially on the back of the central database in PeopleSoft.
An external quality control review will be conducted to ensure the
department is operating effectively and efficiently.