Senior Specialist: Performance and Information Audit at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements: 

• Degree in Accounting / Internal Auditing (NQF level 7). 
• Progress towards the attainment of Certified Internal Auditors (CIA); 
• Preferred – Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); 
• Be a member of the Institute of Internal Auditor South Africa (IIASA); 
• 6 – 8 years’ extended performance audit experience of which at least 3 years must be in a managerial position in a performance auditing profession. 
• Experience with project management is an advantage; 
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 

Primary Function: 

• This position will take prime responsibility for managing the planning and delivery of performance audits and performance information audits to contribute to the wider internal audit function. Responsible for assisting the Deputy Director in reviewing management control measures to ensure effectiveness, value for money and /or efficiency within the city. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Provide to the Deputy Director weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on progress against key indicators to be agreed in advance with the Deputy Director; 
• Assist the Deputy Director with the development and implementation of a Performance Audit and performance information Manuals and complaints with applicable performance audit standards and guidelines; 
• Develop and deliver a forward programme of performance audits and performance information with the recommendation to improve economic efficiency and effectiveness of public resources in the City. 
• Assist the Deputy Director with the development and delivery of a practical training programme for performance audit staff to put the developed manuals into practice. 
• The Assistant Director matrix management of a performance audit team of more than four audit staff and reports directly to the Deputy Director.