Whether you're an aspiring auditor, a seasoned professional, or a leader interested in elevating organizational excellence, this episode is packed with insights you can't miss. Join us as we uncover invaluable knowledge for building strong, effective audit functions and fostering excellence across teams and organizations. Our guest, Julius Mojapelo, is a Chartered Accountant, Registered Auditor, and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), with an extensive career that includes leading as CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIA SA) and chairing the Public Sector Audit Committee. His leadership and vision offer a roadmap to developing impactful auditing practices that drive organizational success. Key Takeaways: 🔑 The Power of Communication in Auditing: "If there is one skill auditors must master, it’s communication." Julius shares how the way auditors communicate shapes client relationships and response to findings. 🔑 Assessing Maturity Levels: Learn about introducing maturity level assessments to help auditors evaluate both strengths and weaknesses in audits, measuring the desired versus current state. 🔑 Integrating Data Analytics In audit 🔑 Risk Culture Assessments: Discover the importance of evaluating risk culture within organizations to align internal audit with broader objectives. 🔑 The Necessity of Lifelong Learning: "Every time I work without learning first, I’m using a blunt soul." Julius highlights the need for auditors to continuously sharpen their skills and seek new ways to learn. 🔑 Building a Culture of Pervasive Excellence: "We don’t build a great nation with pockets of excellence; we need pervasive excellence." Julius shares his vision for creating an environment where excellence is the norm, not the exception. 🔑 Internal vs. External Auditors: Do you need both? Practical guide to understanding when and why an internal audit function is essential for organizations of all sizes. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Feature: livinginfullness.guests@gmail.com LinkedIn Naki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nakihlomayi/ Julius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliusmojapelo/?originalSubdomain=za Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3YXvE2XOASWnllQwFwK1Y2?si=09cb260a0e464a40 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/living-in-fullness-with-naki/id1675173934 Website: https://www.livinginfullnesshub.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_in_fullness_podcast/reels/ Instagram Naki: https://www.instagram.com/_thee_official_bosslady_/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:47 - Ice-Breakers 10:12 - Who is Julius? 16:29 - Do I need an Internal Auditor if I have External Audit? 20:05 - What Size Organization Needs Internal Audit? 21:57 - Risk Drives Internal Audit 24:35 - Mastering Communication as an Auditor 29:43 - What Makes a Great Internal Auditor 33:48 - Habits that Shaped Julius's Career 37:15 - Challenges in South Africa’s Education Sector - Public Schools 48:31 - Mentorship & Leadership 54:04 - Outro