Manager-Internal Audit at South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B-Degree in Auditing (NQF Level7)
• Chartered Accountant (SA) or C.I.A. (preferred) 
• 10 years relevant work experience in Internal / External Auditing
• 3 years management experience
• Proven track record in managing an internal audit function within a corporate environment
• Proven track record in implementing and leading a variety of internal audit types (i.e., financial and financial control audits, operational audits, integrated audits, compliance audits, follow-up audits, etc.)
• Experience in performance audits and information system audits is advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities

Operational planning and Management

• Contribute towards the development of a strategy for the Division and ensure alignment of this strategy with the plan for the Internal Audit business unit.
• Ensure the establishment, maintenance and improvement of standard operating procedures, policies, and guidelines relating to Internal Audit in consultation with the Head: Internal Audit.
• Manage that productivity is measured effectively against set objectives.
• Manage and ensure the drive of continuous improvement activities.
• Manage the business unit and ensure that it contributes to the achievement of business objectives.
• Manage operations effectively to deliver services within timelines and prescribed quality through effective resource management.
• Use insights gained through business information to compile reports, and metrics to measure success and inform the business decisions within area of responsibility
• Put measures into place to improve productivity

Functional Management

• Manage the end-to-end audit process including resourcing capacity, audit environment staff briefings, audit progress review, audit work review, audit control design, audit report finding preparation, and stakeholder updates.
• Review and assess the appropriateness of the audit plan and provide recommendations or remedial action as required.
• Identify appropriate audit methodologies that are available including the use of technology
• Review the results of the preliminary surveys to understand the area to be audited and provide approval for the audit program and approach.
• Formulate the audit program based on the outcomes of the preliminary survey using appropriate audit methodologies and technologies.
• Plan the audit scope, coverage and work schedules as required by the audit program.
• Review all field work findings reports, and complete and submit monthly and quarterly plans and audit finding reports within the sphere of control.
• Monitor the implementation and adherence to audit recommendations.
• Assess and define challenges and risks (quantitative and qualitative).
• Manage external service providers to ensure timely delivery of services procured in an efficient and effective manner
• Update and review audit manuals to guide the internal audit division’s operations.     

Risk and Compliance Management

• Ensure the mitigation of risks through the identification and application of fraud controls and risk prevention principles and implementation of sound governance and compliance processes and tools to identify and manage risks.
• Manage the coordination and maintenance of quality risk management in line with regulatory requirements.
• Manage and provide evidence on all internal and external audit, Accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Drive the implementation of compliance with policies aimed at strengthening the SABS brand and stakeholder interface.
• Oversee the maintenance and enforcement of related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
• Monitor changes in legislation and the regulatory environment and ensure that appropriate operational controls are implemented to address new requirements

Financial Management   

• Provide input in the planning and compilation of the Internal Audit annual budget aligned to the strategic delivery plans to support the implementation of set objectives.
• Ensure the effective implementation, management, monitoring of the budget, and mitigate and report on any variances.
• Ensure the deployment of proper financial controls to manage the budget.

People Management

• Proactively manage all direct reports in order to ensure that the strategic objectives for the division are met.
• Maintain excellent human capital performance through employee empowerment, skills development and retention and succession planning within the team.
• Maintain an environment where employees respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all processes, procedures and practices.
• Manage and lead Internal Audit by providing clarity of vision; prioritising resources; facilitating alignment of the team; managing non-performance, driving a customer-centric performance culture, setting appropriate KPA’s and ensure the cascading thereof throughout Internal Audit and driving their achievement; inspiring commitment; encouraging mutual support; and enabling development opportunities
• Implement a learning culture within the scope of control.
• Drive performance management in line with the SABS policy within the team, and address performance challenges and develop subordinates to meet the expected performance standards.

Stakeholder Management 

• Identify and mitigate internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service.
• Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
• Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
• Convene and attend meetings and present performance and business related information to relevant stakeholders when required.
• Manage and resolve operational complaints through timeous resolution and/or escalation as required
• Provide technical support and advocacy on Internal Audit related matters to the organisation.
• Provide support for disputes and appeals when required