Integrated Assurance Manager at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS   

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (Preferred)
• IT Internal audit qualification
• Registered chartered accountant with South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (advantageous).

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE    

• 5 to 8 years’ experience with designing, implementing, and reviewing corporate governance, risk management processes and internal controls within the financial services and/or big 4 audit firms.

KNOWLEDGE  

• Knowledge of Internal Controls and Assurance Frameworks
• Exposure to IT systems, local and international internal auditing standards and risk practices, strategy formulation and execution
• Programming knowledge
• Digital/ Automation and IT Knowledge (70% Automation/Digital knowledge and 30% Internal audit knowledge)

Duties & Responsibilities

INTERNAL PROCESS

• Provide strategic direction for scoping and planning integrated risk-based audits to optimize audits, with the aim of developing and enhancing Momentum Group's dynamic integrated assurance model using automation.
• Drive the development of a coordinated combined assurance plan with relevant stakeholders to ensure the alignment of Group assurance efforts between management, risk, and assurance partners, to effectively manage the risks of the Group.
• Contribute to the continuous review and enhancement of the combined assurance model to align the model with the Group operating model and to support the achievement of business objectives.
• Contribute to the co-creation and development of the risk-based audit plan that is aligned with the business requirements and the co-source agreement.
• Engage with co-sourced internal audit partners to monitor the execution of the internal audit plan.
• Drive the timeous execution of the integrated audit plan in line with stakeholder expectations.
• Review and sign off audit findings and ensure meaningful recommendations are made to improve business controls, policies, or processes.
• Provide feedback and insights to business stakeholders regarding the implications of internal audit findings.
• Review relevant audit reports to the various Audit Committees and Combined Assurance Forums.
• Report and communicate the outcomes of the combined assurance effort to the various Audit Committees and Combined Assurance Forums.
• Monitor and measure the co-sourced internal audit partner performance against the Service Level Agreement to ensure agreed standards are upheld.
• Provide co-sourced internal audit partner with feedback regarding the quality of work and service delivery.

CLIENT PROCESS

• Build and maintain effective business relationships with relevant stakeholder in order to manage service delivery in line with business expectations and requirements.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which build rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback, and provides exceptional client service

PEOPLE PROCESS  

• Continuously develop expertise in terms of industry and subject matter knowledge, applying it effectively to deliver specialized contributions and stay ahead in the field.
• Positively influence and manage change, offering specialist support where required to facilitate smooth transitions and drive organizational growth.
• Contribute to continuous innovation by developing, sharing, and implementing new ideas, actively involving colleagues and staff to enhance the organization's practices.
• Participate and contribute to a culture of work-centric thinking, productivity, service delivery, and quality management, promoting a positive work environment and efficient operations.
• Take ownership of driving personal career development, proactively seeking growth opportunities, and advancing professional skills.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the team to achieve team goals.