Roodepoort: Manager Internal Audit

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and qualified Manager Internal Audit to join our team in Roodepoort. As a key member of our internal audit function, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of our internal audit strategy, managing our risk-based internal audit plan, and driving innovation in our auditing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the VP Internal Audit to develop the strategy and methodology for the Internal Audit discipline and ensure implementation
• Implement the vision and mission for Internal Audit that is linked to the business
• Guide the development of the flexible risk-based internal audit plan and 4-year internal audit rolling plan
• Implement change within the Internal Audit department
• Drive and develop innovative methodologies to enhance the internal audit capability
• Continuous research and development into new technologies, systems and processes to enhance the internal audit function
• Training of team to enhance current capabilities
• Receive and validate ad-hoc or special investigation requests
• Initiate and manage and / or conduct ad-hoc or special investigations
• Document, analyse and interpret ad-hoc or investigation findings
• Compile or manage compilation of special audit reports with supporting documentation
• Report to executive management and Board/Board subcommittees on outcomes of ad-hoc or special investigations
• Be part of the senior management team and be an active leader of the team
• Closely manage own team and address performance issues as they arise
• Initiate and oversee internal audit activities through stringent scheduling and resolving any impacts to the plan quickly
• Manage and monitor internal audit deliverables to ensure delivery of the audit plan as committed
• Lead the reporting process for internal audit to the Audit Committee, and other Committees as required
• Regularly engage with stakeholders and resolve any issues with audits or other matters in a timely manner
• Engage regularly with the VP: IA on all team matters and execution of the audit plan
• Drive a best practice approach to IT audits with emphasis on cyber security
• Ensure the IT team has the required skills to perform planned IT audits and provide on the job training and guidance as required
• Have advanced knowledge of the IT landscape and developments within the business to ensure a risk-based approach to IT audits
• Share specific cyber security knowledge and skills with the IT audit team and continually improve the quality of audits in this area
• Drive innovative approaches to auditing the IT processes and systems
• Develop a good working relationship with the business, including the ICT team
• Review team work to ensure that the IIA standards and professional practices frameworks, and the IA methodologies are applied
• Develop and implement audit methodologies in line with IIA standards
• Strongly enforce the utilization of technology in Internal Audit, specifically data analytics
• Conduct high level or critical internal audits
• Review, validate, analyse and interpret internal audit results
• Review and analyse historical data and information to identify trends and deviations
• Provide on-going feedback and recommendations to business stakeholders to facilitate decision-making
• Review and implement audit approaches for SOX, Operational, IT and governance audits
• Proactively research, design and update internal audit systems and processes with industry and global developments
• Identify enhancement alternatives to internal audit methodology and practices
• Provide detailed guidance and input into ad-hoc audits or investigations
• Support investigations of and work closely with the Protection Services Department, as required

Requirements

• Relevant degree or advanced diploma (NQF 7) in Auditing, Accounting, or Computer Science
• CIA/CISA/CA(SA) certification (CISA preferred)
• Minimum 10 years relevant auditing experience, including at least 5 years in a management capacity in internal audit
• Internal auditing experience in a large mining or manufacturing environment
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Clear credit record
• Clear security screening record
• Declared medically fit to work in the specific business area

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications as mentioned above