Internal Audit Manager: Engineering (2996) at The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF 7 qualification in Engineering (Civil) or Quantity Surveying.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer/Engineering Technologist/Engineering Technician with ECSA or Professional Quantity Surveyor with SACQSP.
• 7 years’ experience, of which at least 4 years must be in the built environment and 3 years in auditing infrastructure projects within the public sector. 

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Experience in construction, roads or water infrastructure.
• Knowledge of combined assurance frameworks. 

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Extensive knowledge in infrastructure and the built environment field
• Sound knowledge of engineering standards, codes and contract management principles
• Understanding of QS practices including measurement, cost estimating, BOQs, valuations, claims, variation orders and final accounts
• Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations and compliance frameworks
• Familiarity with project management principles (e.g. PMBOK)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic and Functional Support

• Contribute to the development and execution of the Three-Year Rolling Internal Audit
• Plan and Annual Audit Plan.
• Provide technical engineering input into risk assessments and audit universe development.
• Support continuous improvement of internal audit methodology, particularly for engineering audits.
• Provide advisory services on infrastructure projects, procurement and contract management.

Engagement Planning

•  Lead planning of engineering audit engagements across project lifecycle stages.
• Perform risk and control assessments on infrastructure programmes and projects.
• Develop risk-based audit programmes specific to engineering disciplines (civil, structural, pavements, drainage, etc.).
• Obtain and analyse information from clients to plan engagements.
• Analyse project documentation including designs, BOQs, contracts and specifications.
• Writes correspondence notifying auditee being audited of schedule, assigned individual(s), source of audit, records required and other pertinent information
• Ensure appropriate use of data analytics and audit tools.
• Ensure appropriate audit software and data analytical tools are effectively utilised to plan, execute and report on audits.
• Oversee allocated projects and report periodically to Internal Audit management.

Engagement Execution

• Lead the audits (special audit requests, follow up audits and audits as per the annual audit plan) in accordance with SANRAL Internal Audit Methodology and the Global Internal audit standards
• Manage audits to ensure that they are conducted within the time budgets and timelines determined as per the audit plan.
• Source relevant information required for analysis and testing.
• Conduct and oversee site inspections to assess quality of works, compliance with specifications and standards.
• Identify risks relating to cost overruns, delays, scope creep and quality failures.
• Evaluate the suitability of internal control design and make recommendations on findings.
• Oversee the audit team and provide guidance to ensure timely completion of audit projects.
• Perform any other tasks as required from time to time.

Engagement Management and Reporting

• Review and consolidate audit findings and working papers.
• Prepare a draft audit report to include all audit findings identified.
• Present and discuss the audit report with the client.
• Maintain supporting evidence to ensure that engagement results are supported by evidence.
• Provide recommendations to enhance processes and controls.
• Assist in coordinating internal audit work with other assurance providers.
• Provide status reports on projects and recommend measures to ensure timely completion of the audits.
• Assist in compiling Internal Audit Report to management committees, Audit and Risk committee, other Board sub committees and the Board.
• Monitor implementation of agreed action plans.

Audit Quality and Methodology  

• Perform quality reviews of audit engagements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance audit tools, templates and procedures.
• Support QAIP initiatives within the function.
• Oversee the audit project (review the audit work performed by the audit teams) to ensure that the that the work conforms with SANRAL internal audit methodology and Global Internal Audit Standards.

Stakeholder Engagement and Combined Assurance

• Engage with project managers, engineers, consultants and contractors.
• Coordinate assurance activities with internal and external stakeholders including AGSA.
• Support implementation of combined assurance across engineering projects.
• Provide advisory input on high-risk or high-value projects.

People Management 

• Manage own and staff productivity to ensure optimal use of resources
• Provide guidance to subordinates and service provider personnel on assigned tasks and/or activities.
• Lead, manage, manage performance and supervise staff allocated for reviews and other assignments and take responsibility for all outputs of the team.
• Manage own and staff productivity and deliverables in an effective manner and assume a supervisory role.
• Provide direction and management to the direct reports to ensure they execute the divisional strategy and manage their portfolios effectively.
• Ensure that there are sufficient execution capabilities within the audit team.
• Coach, train, guide and develop internal audit team.
• Oversee and manage the performance of the audit team.

Financial Management 

• Manage audit budgets and ensure efficient utilisation of resources.
• Monitor audit timelines and ensure adherence to approved plans.
• Support procurement and management of service providers where applicable.