Assistant Director: Internal Audit (X2 POSTS) REF NO: 101123/04 at Department of Water and Sanitation

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree at (NQF 7) in Internal Auditing/Auditing/Accounting. Three (3) to (5) five years relevant experience in Information Technology Auditor in Internal Audit.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• IAT/Honours/ Certification in CISA or CIA or CA or a BCOM degree, TeamMate Audit Management System and two years’ experience in data analysis will be a requirement. Generic competencies.
• Knowledge of Information systems auditing standards including the Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT).
• Knowledge of application and general IT control reviews (security).
• Knowledge of data analysis, ACL, CAAT’s. Knowledge of IT security, network communications, and client server environment.
• Ability to perform technical Information system audits.
• Sound knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principle.
• Good understanding of Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Good interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills, ability to work independently and under pressure, and willingness to travel when required.
• Skills in the application of audit methodology and execution of audit procedures in accordance with the approved audit programme.
• Ability to identify and analyse risks during the execution of the audit. Problem solving.

DUTIES:

• Supervise the execution of the Information Technology audit plan including audit universe and overseeing timely execution of the plan.
• Lead the Technology Audit Projects including System Development Reviews, Change Control Management, Database Controls, Contingency Planning/Disaster Recovery Reviews, Operating Systems Reviews, Applications Reviews and General Controls.
• Identifying and assessing technology and business risks, developing effective audit programs to address risks, executing appropriate test of controls, presenting results and recommendations to management, developing effective audit report.
• Participating in special projects to improve information system controls and management information.
• Partnering with management to develop practical and costeffective solutions to IT internal controls issues.
• Serving as a department subject matter expert on technology controls and practices and providing audit teams with appropriate input on related audit coverage.
• Establishing strong relationships with technology business management to stay abreast of business issues and changes to the risk profile of the Department.
• Staying current on changes in information technology, audit, financial services, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement of IT audit processes and practices.
• Coaching, developing, and training audit staff.
• Ensuring that audits are performed in line with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and COBIT methodology.
• Track audit issues raised and report on them to the Deputy Director/Director.
• Provide consultation services to the business in line with the IIA standards.