Sen. Manager Audit (Lead Regional Operations: EC Specialised Audit) at The South African Revenue Service (SARS)

About the Position

• SARS is looking for a dynamic senior leader that stands out from the crowd, and who is capable of leading a team of very experienced and highly skilled Auditors. This Leader knows how to translate the strategic intent of the organisation into tactical plans for the Specialised Audit division such that the SARS 2024 Vision is understood and actioned in a manner that will ensure success. A Honours degree in Accounts/Tax or related studies, registration as a CA(SA), or a MBA/M Comm (Tax) would be an asset.

Job Purpose

• The primary purpose of this role is to formulate a Specialised Audit tactical strategy and associated delivery plans related to multiple practice areas by conducting investigative audits in the respective regions on individuals and businesses that were flagged during case selection, including desk and field audits based on taxpayer compliance levels and risk priority, in order to ensure practice integration and operational implementation through the achievement of enforcement objectives.

Education and Experience

• Experience in managing decentralised teams of Managers would be an advantage
• NQF 8 or 9 in accounts/tax is preferred
• Extensive experience in managing in an audit environment

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• B.Comm (Hons): Taxation AND 10-12 years' experience in an Audit environment, of which 3-4 years ideally at management level.

    OR

• Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 15 years experience in an Audit environment

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Registration as a CA(SA) is an advantage
   

Job Outputs:

Process

• Provide independent and objective consulting services by overseeing the planning, implementation and monitoring of audit programmes to add value and improve the organisations operations.
• Plan the performance and documentation of all investigative audits and the reporting and resolution of any weaknesses and shortcomings.
• Provide practice management leadership and conduct any complex audits in the region and report outcomes.
• Use the insights gained through integrated business reports to measure success & realign tactical strategy development objectives appropriately.
• Recommend changes to optimise processes, systems, policies and procedures, and direct the implementation of change and innovation initiated by the organisation.
• Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional objectives in partnership with leadership.
• Direct, control, coordinate and optimise budgeted resources to meet specific objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements.
• Ensure the development and implementation of multiple practices in alignment with operational policy and procedural frameworks.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to continuously improve all functions and systems in line with national, regional, and organisational changes.
• Plan for handling work outputs, pull together interdependent activities & specify priorities, standards & procedures to ensure tactical excellence.
• Proactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives, driving best practice solutions.
• Provide periodic reports on performance against plan & progress on short-term initiatives & use to realign tactical plan and objectives appropriately.

Governance

• Implement governance, risk and compliance policy in own practice area to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability
• Manage and or advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area

People

• Encourage and enable teamwork, by enabling collaboration with others and commitment to pursuing set goals
• Develop and maintain a team that is capable for operating to their full capability and provide appropriate skills, knowledge and experience
• Plan & implement enhanced organisational efficiency by identifying and addressing development requirements & providing tools for people resources
• Translate performance expectations into specific metrics and goals to identify and provide effective services, solve problems and achieve objectives
• Develop & implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery & efficiency targets, on budget & in partnership with specialised area
• Create a positive work climate & culture to energise employees & give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity

Finance

• Implement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability.
• Draw up a budget aligned to business unit delivery plans, monitor planned vs. actual, minimise expenditure and report on cost efficiency.

Client

• Develop and ensure implementation of practices which builds service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional client service.
• Build strong relationships and develop service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.

Behavioural competencies

• Honesty and Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Developing Others
• Fairness and Transparency
• Accountability
• Conceptual Thinking
• Championing the Mandate
• Influencing Others
• Mobilising Teams
• Driving for Excellence
• Leveraging Diversity
• Accurate Understanding
• Building Sustainability
• Integrates solutions
• Problem Solving and Analysis

Technical competencies

• Functional Policies and Procedures
• Managerial Budgeting
• Tax Knowledge
• Operational Audit
• Tax Compliance Auditing
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Accounting
• Risk and Compliance
• Effective Business Communication
• Problem Analysis and Judgement
• Planning, Management and Measurement
• Decisiveness
• Business Acumen
• Audit Methodology

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential