DIRECTOR(INTERNAL AUDIT (COMPLIANCE AND PERFORMANCE AUDITS – WTE)) -DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Auditing (Internal or External)/ Accounting / Risk Management/
  Management Accounting fields or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Six (6) to ten (10) years’ experience in Auditing (Internal or External) of which 5 years must be at a middle/senior managerial level.
• Possession of either one or more of the following Professional certifications:
• Chartered Accountant (CA); Certified Internal Audit (CIA); Performing an Effective Quality Assessment (PEQA); Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP); Certificate in Control Self Assessment (CCSA); Certified Information System Auditor (CISA); Information Systems Audit Professional (ISAP (SA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) will be an added advantage (Annotate on CV).
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired drivers license.
• Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Audit.
• Extensive knowledge of internal auditing, risk management, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.
• Understanding and knowledge of accounting and other relevant principles (IFRS/GAAP/GRAP).
• Proven strategic, financial management and leadership capabilities.
• Good communication (both verbal and report writing), problem solving, sound research, analytical, auditing and presentation skills.
• Ability to apply policies, gather and analyse information and must be willing to travel extensively, work under pressure and work long/irregular hours.

DUTIES.

• Provide management support on the facilitation and coordination of internal audit services within the
  Department.
• Develop a three-year risk-based strategic internal audit plan and annual internal audit plan.
• Develop communication strategy of the plans.
• Manage the identification and evaluation of organisation’s audit risk areas and provide significant inputs to the development of a risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• Manage and coordinate planning and execution of internal audits.
• Facilitate and coordinate audit processes.
• Identify audit gaps and provide corrective measures.
• Provide support and gather information necessary for audits.
• Ensure effective and efficient audits practices.
• Manage the performance of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, develop criteria,reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
• Monitor and facilitate reporting on internal audits.
• Maintain internal audits reporting processes and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to the utilisation of policies and procedure.
• Communicate the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports oral presentation on a timely basis to management and the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Perform ad-hoc audits and investigations as and when requested by management.
• Prepare audit reports.
• Manage the implementation of the approved operational and strategic plans, policies and procedures and internal audit guidelines and provide advice to internal audit staff on the implementation of approved functional plans.
• Ensure the alignment of processes and procedure with the business plan of the function.
• Monitor adherence to internal audit standards and procedure.