Job Openings at Auditor-General of South Africa

Job description

Requirement Overview

To provide support to management in managing a portfolio of audits in an effective and efficient manner with the resources allocated in accordance with PFMA and MFMA timelines, ISA standards and AGSA Policies and Procedures.

This challenging opportunity involves compiling audit plans, assisting in managing resources, executing the audits, as well as drafting management letters. This position will require travelling. The candidate should have the knowledge and skill required to perform IT general control reviews and data analytics.

Applicants should be excellent communicators, have analytical skills, be able to direct and lead projects, and be able to work under pressure. Computer literacy is essential and a valid driver’s license is an inherent requirement of these positions, as travelling duties are involved.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct Audits
• Participate in audit committee/steering committee meetings with management or when required
• Conduct audit covering the three audit phases:
• Planning
• Execution
• Reporting
• Plan the audit:
• Define the objectives of the audit
• Define the scope of the audit
• Identify benchmarks to be utilised
• Assess the risks from source documentation
• Compile the audit plan
• Conduct a walk through process with the relevant role players
• Execute tests, inclusive of:
• Compliance to policies, procedures, standards and specifications
• Adequacy on goals
• Reliability of information
• Efficiency and effectiveness of operations
• Perform data analytics
• Safeguarding of assets
• Generate audit reports indicating:
• Audit findings
• Recommendations
• Conduct a closure meeting, where appropriate, to discuss:
• Accepted recommendations to be implemented and timelines applicable
• Rejected recommendations and internal actions to be implemented
• Target dates for implementation and review
• Supervise subordinates in the execution of the three audit phases
• Supervise team meetings regarding the direction and progress on the audits
• Provide guidance to auditors on audit related matters
• Conduct the field work in accordance with policies and procedures
• Communicate to Management and Senior Manager on progress or obstacles during the audit
• Submit the audit report for publishing and archiving
• Finalise the audit file and submit for archiving in accordance with policies and procedures
• Provide support in the review of contract work and quality assurance
• Promote and manage sound internal controls within the Business Unit
• Keep abreast of the latest development at the AGSA
• Manage audits within the allocated time frame
• Manage audits in adherence to internal processes, policies and procedures
• Maintain Stakeholder Relationships
• Maintain internal stakeholder relationships:
• Participate in debriefing sessions with regularity audit on the previous year’s audits performed
• Liaise with colleagues within the ISA Business Unit
• Maintain external stakeholder relationships:
• Liaise with audit firms
• Liaise with prospective employees
• Liaise with Auditees with regards to Audit requirements
• Supervise Staff
• Monitor staff performance to implement a culture of performance management:
• Participate in the compilation of IPC’s and PDP’s
• Conduct coaching sessions of staff members
• Provide constant feedback to subordinates
• Provide mentorship to subordinates
• Conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective action where necessary
• Manage the development of staff and ensure each staff member has a Personal Development Plan
• Create a conducive environment to maintain and enhance employee motivation
• Participate in transformational initiatives inclusive of change, organisational culture, CSI, diversity, etc
• Manage Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Complete Human Resource Management actions within the allocated time frames
• Manage Budget
• Ensure the delivery of high quality, accurate and cost effective audits through effective planning and resource management
• Ensure effective and efficient management of projects in terms of time, cost and quality
• Providing input to manager on:
• Planning of audits under her/his control
• Budgeting requirements
• Organisational reporting needs
• Manage budget in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Complete budget management actions within the allocated time frames

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

B Degree in Auditing, Computer Science or Informatics

OR

• National Diploma in Auditing or IT
• CISA will be an advantage

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Auditing
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance and the components involved in finance; must be able to apply PFMA and MFMA principles and adhere to due dates
• In-depth knowledge and skills in Informatics

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years IS auditing experience
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ supervisory experience

Closing Statement

These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.

We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce.

Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities

Closing Date: 03 June 2017

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Job description

Requirement Overview

Performance audits are executed by multi-disciplinary teams. The role of the performance analyst is to bring the subject matter knowledge to the audit. While the role of the Performance Auditor is on auditing skills and compliance to auditing standards the role of the analyst focus on knowledge of the audit topic. The performance analyst will conduct research and development and share subject matter expert insights during performance audits.

Plan, execute and report on a range of performance audits in an effective and efficient manner with the resources allocated. Maintain quality stakeholder relations and promote the value of performance audits. Engage in integration initiatives with regularity audit.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Audit Functional Areas
• Understand the government environment in which the AGSA work
• Perform audits based on project management principles
• Execute audit plans
• Collect data and information/evidence for audit and other assignment purposes
• Analyse and interrogate data and information
• Compile audit working papers
• Identify audit findings, problems and challenges with government systems, programmes and service delivery areas
• Identify root causes and effects of audit findings, problems and challenges with government systems, programmes and service delivery areas
• Use information and technology tools such as, audit accelerators and any other IT tools in performing audits
• Contribute to high-impact and relevant recommendations to government, programmes or audit areas
• Contribute to best practices/guidelines
• Research and development
• Research complex and challenging audit themes arising from government priorities/programmes
• Scan the environment, perform trend analyses and assess risks to identify audit themes and necessary interventions in government
• Internal Stakeholder engagement
• Assist in maintaining an effective relationship with the regularity audit business units
• Engage in integration initiatives with regularity audit
• Maintain visibility at regularity audit for effective interaction
• Support the marketing of performance audits
• Support initiatives of sharing insights, risks and experiences
• External Stakeholder engagement
• Build and maintain an effective relationships with auditees and other external stakeholders
• Support initiatives within the BU to market performance audit products
• Financial management
• Manage own productivity and recoverability
• Keep within allocated budget
• Administration
• Provide input on the planning of audits
• Assist with organisational reporting needs

Qualifications

Skills, Experience & Education

• Formal Education
• Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

At least 2 years industry specific experience

Closing Statement

These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.

We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce.

Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities

Applications closing date : 01 June 2017