Specialist: Performance Audit at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

Job Description

• To co-ordinates and/or executes audit assignments and audit the efficiency and adequacy of financial and operational controls within the SABC to ensure compliance with corporate governance and the PFMA and to inform relevant stakeholders on the state of the control environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN

• Provide input in the development and implementation of the Divisional strategy.
• Monitor the implementation of Divisional strategy.
• Review and Report on the achievement of business unit objectives.
• Provide input to support the Division in rendering an advisory and consulting role to the Organisation.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Identifies and evaluates the organisational inefficiencies and symptoms;
• Manage yearly risk based performance audit plan through the execution of audit assignments, consulting projects and management of audit staff.
• Conduct research on the subject matter to identify the focus area.
• Manage Performance audit assignments and performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures;
• Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, and prepares working papers;
• Formulate performance audit criteria and obtain an consensus from the respective client;
• Formulate performance audit objectives, scope and design audit procedures.
• Identify evidence and clarify collection techniques involved for gathering evidence
• Manage and coordinate performance audit assignments in the identification, development and documentation of audit issues and recommendations.
• Communicates performance audit results and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to the respective management. Reviews, examines, evaluates and documents information to support audit results;
• Conduct follow up to check if corrective measures of performance audit recommendations are implemented
• Maintain protection and confidentiality of information gathered;
• Manage and Maintain data base with historical and current audit records;
• Provide monthly reports indicating challenges, achievements and progress of the projects.

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Manage, plan and conduct audits in compliance with the standards of The Institute of Internal Audit and departmental procedures to determine the adequacy and efficiency of the control environment
• Review and provide independent assurance on operational governance risk, controls and compliance matters
• Provide input on the development of policies and (Standard Operating Procedures) SOP’s
• Implement action plans to manage internal risks identified to mitigate gaps within Internal Audit Department.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Engage with stakeholders on audit proceedings from beginning to the end of audit projects
• Conduct regular engagements with stakeholders to establish emerging risks and client concerns that impact the audit plan.
• Develops and maintains productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings;
• Represents Internal Audit on organizational project teams, at management meetings, and with external organizations

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Contract and Manage Performance Management System of the team/s in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
• Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Effective briefing and communication with departmental staff.
• Compile and request training interventions as per the Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members.
• Provides or assists in providing training, coaching, and guidance to internal audit staff in conducting audits and other audit-related issues
• Provide input on retention and attraction of staff.
• Manage employee relations to ensure a conducive and productive working environment.
• Oversee the implementation of organisational development initiatives i.e. Wellness, Employment Equity, Career Progression, Talent Management, Human Capital Planning etc.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Manage Operational budget cost effectively and efficiently (ie. Telephone bills, leave etc).
• Manage staff and productive hours.
• Manage delivery of projects within the set timelines.
• Prevent fruitless and wasteful expenditure by the team.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• (NQF 7)- Bachelor’s degree majoring Accounting and Auditing from an accredited college or university;
• Professional certification in Internal Auditing or equivalent such as CIA, CRMA, CISA, CSA, RGA or other similar related qualification

EXPERIENCE

• 6 Years’ experience in performance auditing of which 3 Years should include Management experience.

KNOWLEDGE

• Business planning
• Budget management
• Strategic management
• Management information systems
• Understanding of different operating and application systems
• Financial accounting knowledge
• Project management
• Governance, Risk and Control Systems
• Statutory Acts, Legislations and Regulations
• Leadership and People Management