Senior Audit Manager- GIA systems & MIS at Nedbank

Job Purpose

To enable the business usage and understanding of data; reports; information and the governance thereof; in line with Nedbank business strategy and international best practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g. Green Strategy).
• Produce targeted reports/presentations that summarise findings and recommendations in order to inform senior management decision-making by collecting and analyzing data timeously.
• Identify various stakeholder requirements and collaborate across divisions within GIA in order to achieve common purpose.
• Assist in the creation; maintenance and coordination of team effectiveness and disciplines through collaboration with stakeholders to enhance the actions and appropriateness of execution.
• Respond timeously and professionally to a variety of adhoc business requests that have an impact across the division and organization.
• Report and present effectively the key findings in an appropriate way to the audience for them to execute decisions..
• Pro-actively identify GIA operational process improvements and obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes (e.g. operational processes) that will improve the functioning of stakeholders by highlighting benefits in support of the implementation of recommendations.
• Improve the effectiveness and relevance of GIA MI data.
• Produce quality GIA MI on a timeous basis monthly or as and when requested.
• Analyse and interpret MI results in order to identify areas of focus for management discussions.
• Develop new and improve existing dashboards as part of process improvements or for decision making.
• Understand GIA’s reporting requirements and produce MI aligned to this whilst reducing the administrative task of reporting.
• Manage relationships with system vendors and ensure that TeamMate licences are adequate.
• Participate in groupwide data forums and represent GIA.
• Identify training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from management.
• Ensure all personal development plan activities are completed within specified timeframe.
• Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Certified Internal Auditor , Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Certifications

• CIA,CISA,FRM,CIPRA

Type of Exposure

• Identifying business risks
• Conducting quality reviews of internal audit files
• Conducting and managing multiple audits simultaneously
• Managing a team of professionals
• Coaching and mentoring others
• Checking accuracy of reports and rec
• Implementing a strategic plan
• Preparing budgets
• Managing costs against a budget
• Implementing actions to improve the organisational culture
• Minimum Experience Level
• 5-8 years working experience in Risk Management/Governance and Auditing working extensively with Management Information Systems within the Banking/Financial Services Industry. 

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Accounting standards
• Change management
• Financial Accounting Principles
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Risk management process and frameworks
• Strategic planning
• Institute of Internal Auditors standards
• Code of Ethics

Behavioural Competencies

• Building Partnerships
• Earning Trust
• Coaching
• Communication
• Driving for Results