Product

• Participate in audit committee/steering committee meetings with Business Unit (BU) management as and 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
• Safeguarding of assets

Generate audit reports indicating:

• Audit findings
• Recommendations

Conduct a 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 Manager 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
• Provide inputs to Information Systems Audit strategic plans
• Provide guidance on AGSA audit approach
• 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

Stakeholder Relationships

Maintain internal stakeholder relationships:

• Participate in debriefing sessions with regularity audit on the previous year’s audits performed
• Engage with team members during the audit process
• Liaise with colleagues within the Business Unit

Maintain external stakeholder relationships:

• Liaise  with audit firms
• Liaise with Auditees with regards to Audit requirements
• Participate in interviews/ recruitment process

People Management

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
• Create a conducive environment to maintain and enhance employee motivation
• Participate in transformational initiatives inclusive of change, organisational culture, CSI, diversity, etc

Continually improve own competence through personal development as per PDP and commitment:

• Participate in learning and development programmes
• Participate on programmes for purposes of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Manage Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Complete Human Resource Management actions within the allocated time frames
• Support the Manager to 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
• Ensure that hours and expenses booked are in accordance with the allocated budget
• Achieve own recoverability target
• Manage budget in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Complete budget management actions within the allocated time frames

Ad-hoc duties

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

Formal Education

• B Degree in Auditing or Computer Science or Informatics

The following will be an added advantage:

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• ERP Certificate (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards)