Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Function
Provide support with the implementation of the BSC initiatives within the BU.
Product Management
Compliance with all the requirements of international standard on auditing and AGSA methodology which include but not limited to;
Audit Planning:
Conduct research in order to gain an understanding of the auditee's business environment including identification of audit risks and mitigation thereof.
Manage the audit objectives, audit approach, focus areas and criteria with the audit team in line with AGSA audit strategy
Identify the resources required and recommend to SM the relevant audit team including appointment of specialist staff or contract out.
Plan and scope the audit assignment effectively and ensure that appropriate audit components/sections are allocated to the audit team in line with their skill level and areas for development.
Audit Execution:
Regular review of the audit working papers in line with the audit methodology and standards and conducting on the job training/coaching training for staff members at lower levels.
Review errors identified during the audit and any other relevant audit documents and ensure that adequate reporting on uncorrected misstatements by lower levels.
Liaise with the management of the auditee on a regular basis through audit steering committee and ensure timely communication of audit findings to the auditee
Audit Reporting:
Review reporting working papers, audit and management report to ensure that it is written in compliance with relevant audit and quality standards and discuss findings with SM
Accurate capturing of the audit outcomes and populate the required information for the general report.
Stakeholder Management
Build strategic and value adding partnerships with key stakeholders in the auditees to ensure support during the audit process.
Scanning the environment to ensure clear understanding of auditees business and update the SM with any potential problems identified.
Update the stakeholder information on MIS.
Assist in the preparation of presentations on audit reports to SCOPA and parliamentary committees.
People Management
Manage the performance of the team including contracted in staff and ensure that the team is productive and will contribute to achievement of organisational goals.
Implement initiatives for creation of talent pipeline and succession planning.
Provide on the job training, coaching, mentorship and support to the team
Ensure that Trainee Auditors receive adequate and relevant exposure on audit components to ensure compliance with SAICA requirements.
Support the implementation of the People plan initiatives to attract and retain competent staff.
Financial management and operational management
Monitor own and team recoverability and manage resources to comply with budget targets.
Responsible to follow up with debtors, processing of invoices and monitoring of CWC budgets.
Provide inputs in compilation of the centre budget and manage budget for the allocated projects.
Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
Other responsibilities
Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job Description as and when required.
Formal Education
Minimum qualification of CA (SA)/RGA/ACCA
Experience
Completed articles (3 years)
2 years experience as an Assistant Manager
Experience of technical understanding of audit environment, audit standard practices and reporting on audit outcomes
Experience in planning and monitoring the use of expenditure to meet organisational objectives and compliance
Experience in budget preparation and reviewing budget documents or reports;
Experience in PFMA and MFMA
Knowledge of the Public Audit Act