Assistant Director: Internal Audit (ICT) at The Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA)

REQUIREMENTS :

• A recognized three-year National Diploma/B Degree/B Tech qualification in Internal Audit / Information Systems Audit (NQF 6 with at least 360 credits).
• Coupled with three to five years Internal Audit working experience in IT Auditing and with (2) years’ supervisory / management experience.
• Professional registration as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will be preferred/ideal Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IISA).

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions and include but not limited to: Supervise and participate in the development of strategic internal audit plans: Identify the key risk areas for GPAA emanating from current operations as set out in the strategic plan and risk management strategy. Participate in the development of the three-year strategic risk based on audit plans. Participate in the development of the annual audit operational plan. Participate in the coordination with other internal and external service providers of assurance to ensure proper coverage to minimize duplication of effort.
• Supervise assistance to and assist the Chief audit executive in maintaining efficient and effective controls and achieving the objectives of the department by evaluating the department’s controls / objectives, to determine their effectiveness and efficiency through internal audits: Prepare notification letters, engagement letter and audit project plan. Prepare the risk and control matrix to identify risks, controls and system/process weaknesses or gaps, and advice on remedial actions. Develop proposals to determine the scope of allocated internal audits.
• Collect, analyse and interpret data for purposes of the development of the engagement work program. Develop the engagement work program and approval of the audit program from the CAE before execution. Supervise and execute the allocated internal audits.
• Develop findings and recommendations for the enhancement of controls/processes. Compile and review audit report for each engagement. Monitor progress on the implementation of agreed upon action plans and prepare a findings analysis report. Review, collect information and compile reports to the CAE and Audit manager: Review progress reports. Compile and present Annual and Quarterly reports to the CAE and audit team.
• Keep up to date with new developments in the internal audit environment: Study professional journals and publications to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments. Continuously monitor and study the relevant industry, legislative changes and policy frameworks.
• Engage in relevant continuous professional development activities (tools and techniques) as required / prescribed. Supervise employees to ensure an effective internal audit service: General supervision of employees. Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by subordinates (Auditors).
• Advise and lead subordinates regarding all aspects of the work. Manage performance, conduct and discipline of subordinates. Ensure that all subordinates are trained and developed to enable them to deliver work efficiently and effectively of the required standard. Provide inputs for the enhancement of the audit methodologies and technologies.