Senior Audit Manager: Reporting at Nedbank

Job Purpose

To ensure the delivery of quality, timely, cost effective reporting for Nedbank Group Internal Audit in terms of defined reporting obligations and in response to the drive for better control environment

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal management of internal audit reporting by adhering to regulations and policies and procedures, making continuous improvements, maintaining high standards and making sure that management information (MI) for stakeholders is fair and accurate.

• Ensure the growth of Nedbank Internal Audit's reputation with defined stakeholders through adequate and proactive communication, using appropriate communication channels.

• Ensure the enablement of internal stakeholders' across the Group to fulfil internal audit function’s obligations by communicating, disseminating and explaining relevant internal audit metrics and information to appropriate stakeholders.

• Maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of the reporting framework by meeting and improving targeted operational standards and ensuring high levels of straight-through processing of data and single-source principles.

• Produce and deliver information in accordance with the internal audit methodology by analysing, calculating and compiling data (report schedules or information) as stipulated by regulators and internal stakeholders, with timely and correct implementation and interpretation of internal audit requirements, and escalation of significant regulatory risks to executive management and/or board.

• Ensure the delivery of value-added support services, advice and solutions by creating generic criteria of the regulatory / internal management information, regular communication with stakeholders within turnaround times, participating in formal and informal committees and forums and playing an advisory role in all internal audit matters.

• Optimise GIA reporting by reviewing production and aggregation processes,  identifying bottlenecks and making recommendations and implementing enhancements to improve data management.

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

Minimum Experience Level

8-10 years working experience as a Senior Audit Manager Reporting with a background in Auditing and dealing with Board Reporting and Governace within the Banking/Financial Services Industry.

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

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