Planning and delivering on audit assignments
- Obtain a good understanding of the Data and IT control environment being audited (including link to business processes and risk management-related aspects), and the interdependencies linked to this, using appropriate data discovery techniques.
- Prioritise and plan data analytics reviews in line with the internal audit coverage plan in conjunction with the Senior Internal Auditor and IT Internal Audit Manager.
- Plan audit assignments based on key process and business risks identified and design the audit program in line with risks and key data to be tested.
- Define data analytics (DA) to enhance audit planning and create efficiencies in audit fieldwork by performing for every audit conducted.
- Compile and communicate to the relevant stakeholders, an audit planning memorandum before commencement of an audit assignment.
- Efficiently execute the audit assignment within the agreed budget and timelines.
Execute IT audit assignments
- Execute data analytics testing in accordance with acceptable professional auditing standards.
- Assess and document the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management practices and internal controls for all audit engagements.
- Use Data Analytics to extract, manipulate and analyse information required for the audits.
- Obtain clear and sufficient audit evidence to support recommendations and audit opinion.
- Identify opportunities to improve the data control environment.
- Guarantee that audit findings are systematically documented in the working papers.
- Conduct audit self-assessment after the completion of audit against the audit quality assurance checklist.
Timeous and Accurate Reporting
- Consolidate identified audit findings and lead the discussion of report items with relevant levels of management, discussing deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and suggesting improvements related to the audit being performed.
- Verify that reported findings are accurate, and recommendations to management are based on the “best practice”.
- Prepare audit reports in line with internal audit methodology in order to improve the overall control environment.
- Follow up on corrective actions with the relevant Business Unit in line with agreed upon action timelines.
- Incorporate fundamental principles, key issues and control themes emanating from other functional areas and assurance providers to ensure relevant & appropriate audit findings.
- Assist the IT Internal Audit Manager with other operational and ad-hoc audit reporting activities as required.
- Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and a wide relationship network across business units.
- Respond to client needs and queries within agreed turn-around times.
People Management
- Provide leadership to employees within SBV.
- Create a conducive environment which translates into productivity and high morale within SBV.
- Inspire one’s team to deliver on key performance areas.
- Adhere to legislative requirements and Group policies and procedures.
- Lead the focus on talent to instil value creation for high value contributors.
- Lead and manage the drive towards continuous monitoring.
- Adhere to legislative requirements, company policies and procedures in respect of employment Health and safety practices.
- Lead introductory data analytics training to new team members within Internal Audit.
Drive the organisation culture within one’s business unit
- Drive the department’s values while inspiring confidence and generating excitement, enthusiasm and commitment towards the mission.
- Serve as a leader of the culture program driving the desired behaviours and encouraging employee engagement.
- Provide leadership to employees within the organisation, creating a winning culture and high morale.
- Lead as an Ambassador and executor of the adoption of data analytics in the organisation.
- Effectively communicate and embed new processes and procedures as they occur addressing or escalating matters/concerns to the SME’s (subject matter experts) when required.
- Facilitate the necessary presentation.
System Maintenance:
- Maintain client relationship between data analytics tool service provider and SBV Technology management.
- Monitor and manage vendor management with the data analytics tool service provider.
- Manage system technical-related problems arising from using the data analytics tool.
Minimum Requirements: Work Experience
- 3 years’ experience in internal audit or IT audit which includes data analytics and script development experience.
- Proficient in the use of analytics tools such as ACL/ IDEA/SQL.
Minimum Requirements: Education
- B Com Internal Auditing or BSC IT degree.
- CISA Certification achieved or working towards certification.
Behavioral Requirements
- Achievement: Results-oriented with a high drive to meet objectives and standards.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to look at situations from multiple perspectives and analyse facts to understand a problem thoroughly.
- Problem Solving: The ability to devise an appropriate solution.
- Customer Service: Recognise and strive to meet both internal and external customers’ needs and expectations.
- Conscientiousness: Persevering and taking responsibility to meet commitments.
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