Senior Internal Auditor (PAP)

Organization Information

Reports to: Committee on Audit and Public Accounts of the PAP and the President of the PAP
Directorate/Department : Bureau of the PAP
Division : Internal Audit Unit
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 1
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Midrand, South Africa

Purpose of Job

To Provide technical  support in auditing PAP activities designed to add value and improve operations and the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
 

Main Functions

i.    Coordinates all the work in the OIA.
ii.    Supervises the Internal Auditor.
iii.    Transmits and explains management policies and organizational objectives of the PAP to all staff members of the OIA.
iv.    Sets objectives of the OIA Unit.
v.    Determines and recommends staff requirements and their job specification where necessary.
vi.    Participates in staff recruitment both for the OIA and other Units.
vii.    Attends Management and Bureau meetings and provides advice where required.
viii.    Presents reports to the PAP Management and the Committee on Audit and Public Accounts.
 

Specific Responsibilities

i.    Reviews and presents Annual and 3-year work plan of the OIA to Management and the CAPA.
ii.    Prepares, reviews and manages the Audit programmes for all audits, investigations and other consulting services.
iii.    Evaluates staff under him. 
iv.    Attends CAPA meetings and provides it with assurance services and technical support.
v.    Performs audit jobs.
vi.    Reviews from time to time the Risk Management System of the PAP and advises on the status of the risk register and risk management process.
vii.    Performs and supervises investigations matters where necessary.
viii.    Performs consulting services when required by the PAP Management.
ix.    Coordinates and directs Performance audit assignments
x.    Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Management and Bureau of the PAP. 
 

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

•    Master’s degree in Finance Management, Accounting, Business Administration, with 7 years progressive experience in Auditing or any related field. Two (2) of which must have been obtained at supervisory level.
•    Certificate in CIA ACCA, CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA or other related certification is an added advantage
•    Experience in working on ERP-SAP
Or
•     Bachelor’s degree in in Finance Management, Accounting, Business Administration, with 10 years progressive experience in Auditing or any related field. Two of which must have been obtained at supervisory level
•    Certificate in CIA, ACCA, CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA or other related certification is an added advantage.

Required Skills

a)    Knowledge and experience with MS Office, Knowledge of SAP ERP desired.
b)    Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
c)    Report writing skills
d)    Communication and negotiating skills.
e)    Planning and organizational skills. 

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Functional Competencies