Group Manager: Risk And Internal Audit at BKB Ltd

Job Description

• The jobholder will report to the Group CFO (with a functional responsibility to the chairman of the IA committee) and is responsible for the development and management of the Internal Audit functions and team and the proactive management of risk as identified within the BKB Group.  The jobholder should further ensure that risks are mitigated successfully, and new measures are implemented successfully, in order to minimise losses for the Group. 
• We offer a competitive Total Cost to Company salary which includes, medical aid, retirement benefits and above average leave.

Qualifications:

• A relevant completed degree and professional qualification e.g., CA or CIA
• IIA standards and general acceptable auditing techniques
• Knowledge of ERP’s and other relevant audit software tools
• 8 – 10 years internal audit experience in a large multinational organisation

Competencies:

• Respectful, with good people skills.
• Good analytical skills and able to use data to make decisions.
• “Self-starter” and strives to be the best.
• Natural leader who is comfortable in dealing with colleagues at all levels of the business within a changing environment;
• Strong team leader and team player.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
• ICT industry knowledge; and
• Capacity to solve complex business problems.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure internal audits are conducted in a way that acts as a catalyst for change and improvement, risk management, whilst ensuring all assignments are conducted in accordance with company standards, mandated budgets, deadlines, company methodologies and are in line with the annual internal audit plan.
• Assisting with internal audit planning, the risk assessment, testing, scope, budget, internal audit programme and procedures development.
• Introduce technology as far as possible to streamline internal audits and processes and to support entrepreneurial culture in the business.
• Identifying weak/problem areas and its root cause, document findings, developing effective corrective action plans and following up on implementation of the corrective action.
• Assisting with the preparation of audit reports, presentation/communicating findings and recommendations to management including discussion/negotiation of the findings.
• Contribute towards continuous improvement.
• Conduct analysis of audit findings within departments and/or across the Group to identify themes and issues for management to address.
• Source the necessary skills set for effective provision of an internal audit service to the organisation, this might include staffing and acquisition of core sourced services and in-house skills set.
• Participate in the development of a combined assurance plan for the organisation, together with management and external auditors.
• To ensure that all audit findings are timeously communicated, monitor and report on the implementation of recommendations and/or undertakings to address findings.
• Co-responsible for the proactive management of identified risk within the BKB Group. (Receiving specific instructions from the CFO).
• Responsible to maintain the group risk register.
• Co-ordinate investigations, forensic investigations, and audits to resolve identified matters and also minimising potential risk and losses for BKB. The gathering of information to be used as evidence for the successful finalising of matters.
• Preparation and evaluation of evidence for action in related matters.
• Maintain record as required to effectively manage and report on related risks.
• Ensure that processes and actions of the department align with the BKB Risk Policy.
• Responsible for personal/self-development.
• Responsible for the transfer of knowledge, guidance, assistance, and training of BKB staff members and its subsidiaries.