Technical Specialist : Quality Reviewer at Auditor-General of South Africa

Roles & Responsibilities

Product Management: Pro Active reviews and audit quality support

• Keep abreast of changes in audit Quality Management (QM) related audit standards and ensure AGSA compliance at audit engagement level.
• Assist in development and implementation of audit Quality Support policies and procedures in the operations of the AGSA and ensure compliance with the relevant audit standards.
• Co-ordinate and implement pro-active reviews that actively respond to audit quality risks and ensure quality on AGSA audits before issuance of audit reports. This can be done on a number of AGSA high profile and significant risk engagements
• Participate in any other pro-active strategic initiatives to drive the improvement in audit quality before the issuance of audit reports in terms of the AGSA strategy.
• Analyse transversal Quality Support (QS) findings for each audit cycle and communicate/consult with the audit, and support business units to facilitate corrective action. (Conduct awareness sessions to the different audit business units.)
• Implement and monitor remedial actions in line with ISQM 1
• The audit quality reviewer will also be expected to assist the Quality Management business unit (BU) in performing monitoring of QM complience in accordance with the monitoring requirements of the International Standards of Quality Management (ISQM) and specific requirements as determined by the AGSA. These reviews will be performed at the discretion of the BU Leader.

Stakeholder Management

• Provide QM related technical advice and guidance to top management and auditors in respect of engagement performance and associated processes.
• Continuously engage with various audit stakeholders and provide the necessary support.
• Manage own performance.
• Participate and/or take lead in the BU’s transformation, culture, diversity and employment equity initiatives.
• Provide support to the Senior Manager with regard to centre management and other business unit tasks.

Ad-hoc duties

• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the job description as and when required

Skills, Experience & Education

The successful candidate should possess the following:

• CA (SA) ;
•  ± Six years’ post-qualification experience (with 3 years at manager role);
•  ± Two years Inspections/ QC reviews experience advantageous;
•  Public sector audit experience advantageous;
•  Excellent technical knowledge and experience in auditing and financial reporting standards;
•  Above average performance and behavioral record.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of statutory requirements and standards of the accounting and auditing discipline (e.g. International Standards on Auditing)
• Ability to project manage and execute projects
• Critical thinking and risk awareness.
• Effective problem solving ability.
• Conflict tolerance.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Discreet handling of confidential and contentious information
•  Exercising authority and displaying professionalism, especially in strenuous situations.
•  Ability to handle conflict situations.
• Proactive and works well under pressure.
• Able to deal with various tasks at once and meet deadlines.
•  Able to deal effectively with individuals at all levels within the AGSA.
•  Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to respond and adapt to changes quickly
• Practical experience in Audit Quality reviews will be an added advantage.
• ISQM 1 experience would be an added advantage