Senior Manager: Internal Audit at NMISA

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Compile an Internal Audit Annual Plan aligned to Risk Assessment and Register as required by IIA Standard 
• Preparation of the Unit’s Internal Audit Three Year (3) year Rolling Plan and the Annual Internal Audit Plan based on the high risk exposure of key areas of risk within NMISA 
• Implement Annual Internal Audit Plan as approved by EXCO and Audit and Risk Committee 
• Prepare and Present Audit Report and Executive Summary of Findings to EXCO and Audit and Risk Committee 
• Develop an Internal Audit Methodology and ensure audit assignments are conducted in accordance with approved audit methodology 
• Ensure and enforce quality assurance on every audit assignment 
• Compile Internal Audit Charter and Terms of Reference and present to EXCO as well as Audit and Risk Committee for approval 
• Compile Internal Audit Strategic Plan and Business Plan 
• Develop and implement Internal Audit Strategic and Business Plan 
• Human Resource management and continuous development 
• Ensure Internal Audit Unit compliance with Quality Assessment Requirements as per IIA standards. 
• Ensure Quality Management by reviewing all audit files to ensure adherence to Internal Audit Standards 
• Manage internal audit budget 
• Change Management, Ethics and Service Delivery 

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Postgraduate qualification in Accounting / Finance Management / Internal Audit 
• A professional qualification such as CIA will be an added advantage. 
• At least 5-10 years Audit Management experience 
• Completed articles and / or training is mandatory including membership to the Institute of Internal Auditors. 
• Knowledge of IPPF, Treasury Regulations, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Internal Audit Policies and Procedures, COSO Framework, IIA Code of Ethics. 
• Knowledge and exposure to internal audit softwares e.g BARNOWL, Teammate etc, 
• Leadership skills, strong Communication skills, Interviewing skills, Problem solving, Analytical thinking, Report Writing skills, Creative thinking abilities and Ability to work under pressure. 
• A valid driver’s license. 
• The successful candidate must be willing to work outside working hours and be flexible to travel.