About the position
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.
Desired Skills:
- Accounting
- Financial Report Auditing
- Internal Audit
