eThekwini: Internal Control Manager posted by INTERNATIONAL FACILITIES SERVICES SA LTD

About the Role

The Internal Control Manager will provide independent oversight regarding legislative and regulatory compliance in offices and on-site, as well as the effectiveness of and adherence to Group internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Planning and Execution:
• Engage line management to define the legislative and regulatory compliance framework and determine current business processes and documents.
• Develop an appropriate audit assessment programme to evaluate the compliance in each functional area.
• Identify best practices together with risks and internal controls already implemented.
• Facilitate the confirmation of compliance checklists per functional area.

• Follow-up Audit Execution:
• Determine line managers’ compliance with recommendations and progress in implementing corrective measures.
• Physically verify compliance and submit a report.

• Ad Hoc Auditing and Investigation:
• Conduct requested ad hoc audits and investigations under the supervision of the Head of Risk and Compliance.

• Reporting:
• Record deviations from the established processes.
• Compile findings, root causes, potential effects, recommendations, and line managers’ commitment (what, when, how) for consideration by the Head of Risk and Compliance.
• Engage line management in discussion about the audit findings and request management responses.

• Systems Improvement:
• Advise management on systems and processes requiring improvement.
• Follow up on audit findings to ensure adequacy and timeliness of corrections.
• Raise awareness regarding internal audit and risk management and the importance of a sound control environment within the Group.

• Ad Hoc Functions:
• Co-ordinate the audit plan with regional auditors, ensuring adequate coverage across all sites.
• Evaluate information security and associated risk exposures.
• Evaluate regulatory compliance programmes.
• Evaluate the Group’s business continuity readiness.
• Perform special audit-related projects as assigned.
• Facilitate enterprisewide risk assessments and maintain the Group Risk Register.

• Information and Data Management:
• Ensure data is captured accurately and regularly onto the information system/schedules to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.
• Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making.

• Effective Teamwork and Self-Management:
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof, and provide appropriate resolution.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• SAP experience would be advantageous
• Experience in remote operations, mining services, or multisite environments is an advantage
• At least 3 years’ experience in self-managed auditing activities

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications: None mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

• No information provided.