(810) Quality Assurance and Professional Practices Practitioner x2 - IAD at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Review and maintain the QAIP to ensure adherence to the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and IAD policies and procedures, and identify areas of improvement.
• Conduct and document quality assurance reviews, providing actionable recommendations for corrective measures.
• Monitor the implementation for corrective actions to ensure issues are resolved promptly and affectively.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices through research/benchmarking activities, focusing on professional practices and quality assurance.
• Advise audit teams on the practical application and implementation of IA Methodology principles.
• Deliver regular methodology training and updates to IA staff, including new team members.
• Coordinate and support the declaration of independence and objectivity within the IA function.
• Conduct annual internal quality assurance assessments against the IIA Standards and code of ethics to ensure compliance.
•   Serve as liaison with external auditors and manage the external quality review process.
• Collaborate with the Risk Management and Compliance Department to coordinate the department’s risk management activities.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a minimum of an Honours degree (NQF 7) in Internal Auditing, Accounting, Risk Management or Information Systems; and
• a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification; and
• a minimum of 5 to 8 years’ experience within an auditing environment with quality assurance experience.