Polokwane Municipality is a local municipality within the Capricorn District Municipality, in the Limpopo province of South Africa. It shares its name with the city of Polokwane.
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Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Internal Auditing or equivalent.
Completed/studying towards CIA or SAICA will be an added advantage 8 years' or more experience (which includes 2 years of supervisory exposure covering all aspects of the audit function (activities as depicted in IIA standards 1000 and 2000).
Knowledge and Skills:
Extensive knowledge of MFMA, MSA,
Treasury Regulations and IIA standards. Extensive knowledge of internal audit methodologies, tools, systems, and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of Risk Management Framework and King Code.
Knowledge of policy formulation processes, Computer – assisted Auditing tools (CAATS) and other Beneficial Electronic Audit
Tools Support (BEATS) Advanced MS Word and EXCEL skills
Valid d r i v e r ' s l i c e n s e
Duties:
Provide strategic direction to the Audit unit. Manage the coordination of the establishment of Audit committee. Monitor the logistical support to the committee. Inform the Audit Committee of new developments, emerging trends and latest technologies in the profession. Develop and manage annual audit plans for the municipality for the year in prospect. Manage, lead and control the
Audit assignments according to the norms and standards.
Demonstrate a good knowledge base of governance, controls and risk management. Develop, manage and Audit budgets in line with
MFMA requirements. Review audit reports and manage the follow ups of audit findings and agreed actions. Assist the City Manager in coordination of work in maintaining relationships with the AuditorGeneral for improved communication and reporting. Be responsible for performing and overseeing aspects of the internal audit activities that encompass planning, execution, and reporting that drives results, accountability and the perception of real value.
Communicating with the City Manager and Audit Committee
Chairperson on specific
Key Performance Areas (Internal Audit communication, relationship management, strategic policy implications) with a view to aligning functions and objectives