Senior Manager - Investigations at Datacentrix

Our external client based in Pretoria is currently recruiting for a Manager: Investigations PAA implementation & support. Primary function - support BU's with technical support during the audit process when a MI is identified and referred to the MI Committee. Coordinate and monitor subsequent remedial or referral processes, including the certificate of debt (CoD) process.
 

PAAimplementation and support - Primary function

RemedialAction:

• Reviewing of MIs or suspected MIs lodged on the Case Management System (CMS) and assessing the substantiated evidence
• Provide support and guidance to RABUs regarding MIs and required evidence
• Reviewing of submissions to the MI committee prior to sign-off by Business Executive (BE)
• Following up on recommendations included in the audit reports
• Assessing recommendations implemented by Accounting Officers (AOs)/ Accounting Authorities (AAs) and substantiating documentation in support of implementation
• Coordinating the process of taking remedial action for failure to implement recommendations
• Assessing the financial losses as determined by AOs/AAs in cases where losses were suffered and/or quantifying the financial losses, if AOs/AAs have failed to do so
• Coordinating and facilitating the written representation processes
• Assessing any written representations made by AOs/AAs
• Coordinating and facilitating verbal presentations to the advisory committee
• Assessing the recommendations made by the advisory committee on the issuing of certificates of debt (CoD) and preparing subsequent submissions
• Coordinating and facilitating the issuing of CoDs, if and when the company decides to do so
• Following up and reviewing of progress reports by the executive authorities on recovery of CoDs; and
• Providing inputs for the accountability reports on remedial actions taken.

Referrals:

• Reviewing of submissions to the MI committee prior to sign-off by BE
• Coordinating and facilitating the referral of MI or suspected MI matters to public bodies
• Liaising with the various public bodies
• Reviewing of progress updates from public bodies
• Reviewing and assessing of investigation outcomes
• Engaging public bodies during investigations and/or after outcome of investigations; and Providing inputs for the accountability reports on referrals made.

Integration  with  RABU’s - Secondary function

• To pro-actively identify additional key risks relating to maladministration/ irregularities at auditees.
• To develop & maintain a risk database per sector/ cluster in partnership with RABU’s thus contributing to sector reports.
• Regular analysis of audit outcomes in order to influence RABU’s to conduct follow-ups and reporting to the auditee, thereby ensuring that key risks are addressed. Ensure on-going monitoring of this aspect.
• Ensure on-going development of specialist skills in BU, and transfer of specialised skills to RABU’s.
• Streamline of audit processes by using data analysis and exception reports.
• Ensure resources are available to assist during planning phase of audits to identify key risks/ maladministration/ irregularities.
• Provide inputs on the quarterly key control assessment.
• Assess high risk contracts and compliance thereof with relevant legislation, regulations and policies at auditees and the effect of irregularities on the audit report.