Assistant Director: Internal Audit at Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury

MINIMUM - COMPETENCIES

• Good Communication skills (verbal and written), conflict management, project management, leadership, coordinating, Teammate or other Audit Software, risk assessment, Negotiation skills, Presentation skills, problem-solving, Planning and Organizing, Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Report writing, and Analytical skills. Sound knowledge of Internal Audit Methodology, Information Technology Frameworks (CoBiT, ITIL, ISO), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, National Treasury Internal Audit Frameworks, Public Sector Risk Management Framework, King (IV and V) Report on Corporate Governance, Internal audit frameworks and methodologies, Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS). Framework for Managing Performance Information. International Financial Reporting Standards and Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP).

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum three (03) years' Bachelor's degree/Advanced Diploma/BTech NQF Level 07 in Internal Audit/Accounting. A minimum of three (03) years’ work experience in an Internal Auditing environment. A valid driver's license. Registration as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), Professional Internal Auditor (PIA), and Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) will be an added advantage.

DUTIES

• Develop the Internal Audit three-year rolling plan for the Provincial Treasury and ensure the maintenance of efficient and effective controls. Evaluate the department's controls/objectives to determine their effectiveness and efficiency through internal audits. Implement the three (3 year) and annual Internal Audit Plans. Coordinate work with key stakeholders and monitor the implementation of the Internal Audit methodologies.  Communicate the results of internal audit engagements. Review, collect information, and compile internal audit reports to the accounting officer and audit committee. Compile progress reports against the audit plan, Quarterly reports, and annual reports. Provide advice and guidance to role players on the requirements and implementation of internal audit methodologies, policies, and procedures, and management of human and financial resources.