Deputy Director: Regularity Audit (Re-Advertisement) at National Treasury

Purpose of the Role

• To manage the Regularity Audit plan for NT, ASB, IRBA and GTAC in accordance with the planned regularity audit methodology.

Re-Advertisement, Applicants who applied previously must re-apply.

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Internal Auditing or Risk Management or Accounting;
• A minimum of 4 years of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in the internal audit environment; 
• Knowledge of Internal Audit Methodologies, Fundamentals and Principles; and
• A certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas

Strategic leadership and stakeholder management:

• Contribute to raising awareness of the Internal Audit division with specific emphasis on Regularity Audit through stakeholder engagement;
• Execute plans and guidelines to ensure completion of strategic and operational activities;
• Liaise, co-coordinate, establish and maintain good relations with stakeholders on audit related matters; and
• Contribute towards initiatives or recommendations by the Audit Committee.

Audit Process-Risk assessment, audit plan, assurance and advisory services:

• Manage all Regularity audits and perform quality assurance;
• Contribute to the review of the annual risk assessment;
• Contribute to the development and alignment of the 3 year rolling audit plan and detailed annual regularity audit plan based on the strategic and operational risks;
• Provide advice and guidance on Regularity Audits to be conducted and propose solutions for challenging technical related problems;
• Ensure completion of all regularity audits as well as the findings register, Initial quality assurance of all regularity audit reports before submission; and
• Providing feedback and clarification to the client relating to Regularity audit reports, control and technology related matters.

Resource management:

• Manage and develop Regularity Audit resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery and overall achievement of Regularity Audit objectives;
• Develop the training plan for Regularity Audit; and
• Perform resource allocation and priorities across regularity audit projects.

Process improvements and research:

• Keep abreast of global trends, new developments in the Regularity audit;
• Identify areas for improvement to ensure a sustainable Audit Strategy;and
• Regularity Audit Methodology and Resource Plan to ensure continuity of Regularity audit services.

Management reporting:

• Manage the Regularity Audit reporting processes;
• Present Regularity Audit reports to clients; and
• Provide feedback on the progress against the approved Regularity Audit plan.