OBJECTIVE:
Mintek is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented Head: Internal Audit to provide an independent, objective assurance and consulting service designed to add value and improve Mintek’s operations. To help Mintek accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls and governance processes.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Strategic capability and Leadership
- Provide strategic direction to the internal audit section and oversee the effective functioning of the section.
Strategic planning
- Compile internal audit’s three year strategic plan and one year annual plan which is in line with Mintek’s strategic plan.
- Ensure that the internal audit plan is approved by the audit committee.
Strategy execution and project management
- Ensure delivery of the annual internal audit plan and overall delivery of the section.
- Ensure that internal audit files and reports meet the required standards.
- Ensure that internal audit projects are completed efficiently and effectively.
Audit Committee / Board / Executive communication and support
- Build and maintain relationships with the Board, Audit committee, the CEO, Executive Management and Senior Management and ensure implementation of decisions from these structures relevant to Internal Audit.
- Represent Internal Audit at EXCO, MANCOM, Audit Committee, Board, IT Steering committee, SAP Steering committee, Fraud Prevention Committee, Risk Management Committee, Bid Adjudication committee.
- Provide input into and advice the Executive on policy formulation, risk management and compliance issues.
- Compile quarterly performance reports on internal audit’s performance to be included in Mintek’s quarterly reports.
Financial management
- Compile and manage the internal audit budget ensuring that budget is not exceeded.
Fraud Prevention
- Conduct fraud awareness campaigns throughout Mintek.
- Ensure investigation of allegations reported through Tip Off Anonymous line according to the relevant policies. .
People management
- Coach internal audit staff (formally & informally) on providing meaningful feedback.
- Encourage and supports development activities e.g. coaching, training etc.
- Ensure that the internal audit section is collectively suitably skilled and competent to deliver on its mandate
Client orientation
- Establish and maintains cross functional relationships within and outside Mintek.
- Liaise with the Auditor-General and other external stakeholders.
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- 8 to 10 years’ experience in Internal Audit, 5 of which should be at management level.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Must be computer literate
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Min: Masters’ degree in Internal/external auditing or finance, with CIA/CISA/CA(SA) or equivalent
- It will be advantageous to have obtained a Post graduate qualification in CASA
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Be able to work in a team.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail, ability to follow up and take initiative.
SALARY PACKAGE: Negotiable
CLOSING DATE: 23 November 2022