Performance Information Specialist at HWSETA

Job Description

• The successful candidate will work within a small team and ensure the implementation of performance information reporting controls for compliance and submit findings to the internal stakeholders.
• This entails understanding and interpreting regulations and create test methodologies/procedures used to test for compliance. As our testing is primarily based on database and document analysis, extensive exposure to Excel, databases, such as Microsoft Access, and One Drive is essential.
• If you are a purpose driven individual, excellent communicator and committed to the ethical codes of practice, then look no further. Apply today!

Minimum Qualification: 

• Matric
• BCom Internal Audit/BCom Accounting
• BCom Honours
• IIA (Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors)

Minimum Experience: 

• A total of 5 years internal audit experience with;
• 3 years at Junior Manager level
• 3 years industry related experience in performance information audits and advisory environment

Desired skills

• Excel Advanced – Non negotiable
• Performance information auditing experience
• Data analysis
• Project Management Skills
• Self-motivated
• Results driven
• Interpersonal skills

Duties:

• Lead the full performance information reporting cycle by checking compliance, verifying and inspecting records in order to ensure that performance information reported is valid, complete, accurate and timeous
• Evaluate organisational performance information procedures to guide policymaking.
• Research applicable state laws and regulations to ensure the organisation records are compliant.

Supervise junior personnel and implement quality standards into the performance information reporting process.

• Support transformation through valuing diversity within the team and division
• Ensure business plan is implemented in a manner that supports operational and quality standards and meets defined divisional priorities
• Set achievable yet challenging delivery targets/objectives and motivate the team to operate in a mutually supportive manner to ensure successful delivery
• Ensure validity and goal achievements by giving independent and objective advise
• Ensure Quality management in all deliverables

Prepare and submit reports that reflect performance information standards results

• Obtain, analyse and manipulate large amounts of data
• Evaluate performance information reporting documentation, previous reports, data and flowcharts etc
• Compile detailed reports identifying data patterns
• Prepare and review annual audit memorandums.

Coordinate and provide direction towards seamless process and timeous performance information audits, which is void of material findings

• Coordinate internal audits of quarterly performance information reporting both at head office and provincial offices.
• Coordinate external audits of mid-term and annual performance information reporting at head office.
• Analyze the results of the audit and present possible solutions for ineffective internal control practices to management.
• Conduct risk assessments to recommend aversion measures.
• Follow-up with management to ensure remediations are implemented into the organisations performance information practices.