Senior Audit Manager (Financial and IT Auditing).

R900k. JHB CBD Based bank is looking at recruiting an exceptional candidate to execute audits in order to provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of Information Technology, Finance & Treasury controls within the Group

Job Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Honours degree essential

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE


Financial and IT Auditing experience essential

Must be from one of the major auditing firms, KPMG, PWC etc.

CA, MBA or CISA qualification

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of IT controls framework

IFRS Audit Committee

Executive Report writing

Presentation

Programme Assurance on large special projects

Planning skills

Analytical skills

Retail banking exposure

Ability to apply judgement

Decision making

Results orientated

KEY RESULT AREAS KEY PERFORMANCE INPUTS / ACTIVITIES: -

Audit Planning and Finance

Identify audit needs and areas for review and advise Internal Audit manager of requirements.

Plan internal audit and in the process consider regulatory needs and standards (Reserve Bank Act/National Credit Act/SA Auditing Standards/IIA/Professional Accounting and Auditors Board/Auditing standards)

Consider COBIT and CISA standards when planning IT Audit

Research and keep up to date with international best practice (audit approach and methodologies)

Provide input in setting up the annual audit plan for implementation

Prepare and update audit programmes for execution Audit Reporting

Express an opinion on adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls

Discuss findings and recommendations with relevant senior line management

Prepare audit assignment results for inclusion into the quarterly audit committee summary report

Review and submit monthly Manco/Exco reports summarising results of regional audits completed Audit Execution

Execute the following processes

Map and document business processes to obtain an understanding of activities

Identify and evaluate risks

Document controls

Test of controls and identify weaknesses

Gather and maintain supporting documentation for each audit control objective addressed

Report findings to Internal Audit manager, Senior and Executive management and make recommendations to reduce risks to an acceptable level

Follow up on recommendations to determine if these have been implemented

Express an opinion on adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls for immediate

Head to review

Prepare audit files for review

Recommend and apply most appropriate audit tools Management of resources (people and software tools)

Assess risks related to system, process, enhancements or modifications on selected Information Technology, Finance & Treasury systems and suggest improvements where appropriate

Research international best practice (audit approach and methodologies) when necessary

Express an opinion in response to identified risk by:

Written communication

Memo

Presentation Management of resources (people and software tools) and budgets

Manage and develop subordinates
Performance management

Training and development

Employee relations

Recruitment

Leave

Investigate and Recommend and apply most appropriate audit tools Customer

Create and maintain productive relationships with internal and external clients by providing advice and assistance

Create understanding of the versus & perceived need through experience and expertise while complying with company polices legislation and regulations

Keep the client informed about progress through written communication, telephone communications and/or face to face meetings

Build a positive image by exceeding client expectations at all times

Treat internal and external customers fairly at all times