A large mining company is seeking for suitably qualified candidate to fill a Manager Internal Auditing position.

Minimum Required Qualification:

• Have NQF 7 (Relevant degree or advanced diploma) Preferably in Auditing or Accounting or Computer Science
• Have a CIA/CISA/CA(SA) certification (CISA preferred)

The Appointee should:

• Have a minimum 10 years relevant auditing experience, of which a minimum of 5 years should have been in a management capacity in internal audit and Internal auditing experience in a large mining or manufacturing environment.
• Have a valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• Have a clear credit record
• Have a clear security screening record
• Be declared medically fit to work in the specific business area

Additional Requirements:

• Computer skills (MS Office & TeamMate).
• Have in-depth knowledge of advanced computer auditing techniques
• Have advanced knowledge of applicable auditing of IT applications, process and governance
• Have advanced understanding of using data analytics
• Have sound knowledge of Commercial Law, Income Tax and VAT.
• Insight of Minerals Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• Proficient knowledge of forensic auditing and associated practices
• Advanced knowledge of computer auditing and associated practices
• Have sound knowledge of applicable legislation and codes of practices
• Have advanced understanding of the IIA Professional Practices Framework and IIA Code of Ethics
• Have advanced knowledge of SOX legislation and COSO frameworks used within the company.
• Have advanced application skills of COSO frameworks and SOX legislation
• Have advanced levels of understanding and application of risk management
• Have advanced levels of understanding and application of governance frameworks and King Code that is used within the company

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the VP Internal Audit to develop the strategy and methodology for the Internal Audit discipline and ensure implementation
• Implement the vision and mission for Internal Audit that is linked to the business.
• Guide the development of the flexible risk-based internal audit plan and 4-year internal audit rolling plan
• Implement and live the organisational vision and values
• Implement change within the Internal Audit department
• Drive and develop innovative methodologies to enhance the internal audit capability
• Continuous research and development into new technologies, systems and processes to enhance the internal audit function
• Training of team to enhance current capabilities
• Receive and validate ad-hoc or special investigation requests
• Initiate and manage and / or conduct ad-hoc or special investigations
• Document, analyse and interpret ad-hoc or investigation findings.
• Compile or manage compilation of special audit reports with supporting documentation
• Report to executive management and Board/Board subcommittees on outcomes of ad-hoc or special investigations.
• Be part of the senior management team and be an active leader of the team
• Closely manage own team and address performance issues as they arise
• Initiate and oversee internal audit activities through stringent scheduling and resolving any impacts to the plan quickly.
• Manage and monitor internal audit deliverables to ensure delivery of the audit plan as committed.
• Lead the reporting process for internal audit to the Audit Committee, and other Committees as required.
• Regularly engage with stakeholders and resolve any issues with audits or other matters in a timely manner.
• Engage regularly with the VP: IA on all team matters and execution of the audit plan
• Drive a best practice approach to IT audits with emphasis on cyber security.
• Ensure the IT team has the required skills to perform planned IT audits and provide on the job training and guidance as required
• Have advanced knowledge of the IT landscape and developments within the business to ensure a risk-based approach to IT audits.
• Share specific cyber security knowledge and skills with the IT audit team and continually improve the quality of audits in this area
• Drive innovative approaches to auditing the IT processes and systems
• Develop a good working relationship with the business, including the ICT team
• Review team work to ensure that the IIA standards and professional practices frameworks, and the IA methodologies are applied
• Develop and implement audit methodologies in line with IIA standards.
• Strongly enforce the utilization of technology in Internal Audit, specifically data analytics.
• Conduct high level or critical internal audits.
• Review, validate, analyse and interpret internal audit results.
• Review and analyse historical data and information to identify trends and deviations
• Provide on-going feedback and recommendations to business stakeholders to facilitate decision-making.
• Review and implement audit approaches for SOX, Operational, IT and governance audits
• Proactively research, design and update internal audit systems and processes with industry and global developments.
• Identify enhancement alternatives to internal audit methodology and practices
• Provide detailed guidance and input into ad-hoc audits or investigations.
• Support investigations of and work closely with the Protection Services Department, as required.