Manager IT Audit - ERP (East London) at Auditor-General of South Africa

Product

Conduct reviews covering the three audit phases:

•     Planning
•    Execution
•     Reporting

Plan the audit:

•    Define the objectives of the audit
•    Define the scope of the audit
•    Identify benchmarks to be utilised
•    Assess the risks from source documentation
•    Compile the audit plan
•    Conduct a walk through process with the relevant role players

Execute tests, inclusive of:

•     Compliance to policies, procedures, standards and specifications
•    Adequacy on goals
•    Reliability of information
•    Efficiency and effectiveness of operations
•    Safeguarding of assets

Generate audit reports indicating:

•     Audit findings
•     Recommendations                         

Conduct a closure meeting, where appropriate, to discuss:

•   Accepted recommendations to be implemented and timelines applicable
•   Rejected recommendations and internal actions to be implemented
•  Target dates for implementation and review
• Supervise subordinates in the execution of the three audit phases
• Supervise team meetings regarding the direction and progress on the audits
• Provide guidance to auditors on audit related matters
• Conduct the field work in accordance with policies and procedures
• Communicate to Line Manager on progress or obstacles during the audit
• Provide support in the review of contract work and quality assurance
• Provide input to regularity audit strategic plans
• Provide guidance on AGSA audit approach
• Promote and manage sound internal controls within the Business Unit
• Keep abreast of the latest development at the AGSA
• Manage audits within the allocated time frame
• Manage audits in adherence to internal processes, policies and procedures

Formal Education

• B Degree in Auditing, Computer Science or Informatics
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

The following will be an added advantage:

• ERP Certificate (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft or JD Edwards) 

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Auditing
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance and the components involved in finance; must be able to apply PFMA and MFMA principles and adhere to due dates
• In-depth knowledge and skills in Informatics
• Knowledge of Project Assurance
• Knowledge of ERP systems

Experience

• Experience in auditing ERP based systems,including but not limited to Oracle ERP, SAP, Netsuite, Oracle fusion, JD Edwards
• Should have experience in auditing IT general controls
•  Minimum 5 years IS auditing
•  Minimum 2-3 years managerial experience
• The performance agreement of the incumbent, which attributes specific targets to the above mentioned outputs would be developed and agreed SEPARATELY based on this Job  Description.