Senior Manager: Internal Audit (6 month contract)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Overview:

To conduct internal audits on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls within the organisation  Responsible for advancing and implementing auditing measures, and proposing appropriate risk-mitigating initiatives for the entire corporation. The position reports into the CEO, and has two direct reports (Internal Auditors).

Minimum requirements:

• B Tech Internal Audit or B. Com Accounting / Auditing or Equivalent Financial Qualification in the audit/auditing field.
• Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) / Internal Audit Technician(IAT), Internal Audit Professional (IAP) and/ or studying towards such qualifications and designations.
• 10 years’ experience in Internal Auditing field
• 5 years at a Supervisory level OR Senior Auditor/ Assistant Manager Level

Key Performance Areas:

Strategic and Corporate Compliance

• Provide input to organisational strategy & Corporate Plan.
• Develop unit operational plans and align all activities undertaken in the unit to ensure delivery of corporate objectives.
• Enhance and implement treasury systems, processes, procedures, tools, and control systems.
• Implement controls within the organisation which minimize potential risk to stakeholders.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual reports are prepared accurately, maintained, and submitted timeously to all stakeholders.
• Manage preparation and support of all internal and external audits.
• Participate in management forums within the organisation, contributing expertise to enable sound decision-making.
  

IA Plan and Programme development and approval

• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls through projects approved in terms of the Internal Audit operational plan. 

Internal Audit Plan execution and reporting

• Compile Internal Audit Reports in line with approved Internal Audit Projects.
• Produce consulting engagement reports as agreed upon with management. Present Internal Audit Reports to respective line Managers, EXMA and Audit, Risk and Complaince Committee.
• Monitor and review the implementation of internal and external audit findings quarterly, and report same to EXMA and ARCC. 

Management of ARC expectations 

• Present verified Internal Audit Quarterly Reports to the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee after consultation with management.

Subsidiary audit planning, execution and reporting 

• Manage Internal Audit function at the Subsidairy, report to independent Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and Board 

Periodicality assurance and performance assessment (IA & ARC)

• Performance assessment of the Internal Audit and Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee annually to determine status of value add. 

Ad hoc reviews relating to governance/ operational breaches

• Reports procured as approved by the CEO and/ or as instructed by the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee 

People Management 

• Assign responsibilities and ensure effective task authorisation protocols are in place, develop and implement succession plans.
  Manage discipline and absenteeism in accordance with organizational codes and procedures.
  
• Implement staff development and training to achieve overall organisational objectives.
• Manage the performance of direct and indirect reports in accordance with the organisation's performance management policy and procedure.
• Identify training and development needs, implementing plans to address requirements, as appropriate.
• Motivate staff through the implementation of various reward mechanisms.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with different stakeholders, such as attorneys, counsel, business units, the organisation's tenants and clients.
• Ad hoc liaison and meetings with the organisation's management and Board of directors.
• Liaison and hold meetings with various stakeholders, as well as, managing relations with the organisation's management.
• Liaison and hold meetings with external auditors to articulate the organisation's strategic objectives.
• Network with key stakeholders, business formations, and other development bodies.

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