Assistant Director: Internal Auditor at Department of Water and Sanitation

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**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director: Internal Auditor at the Department of Water and Sanitation. The Department serves as the custodian of South Africa's water resources, responsible for policy formulation and implementation in the water sector, with a mandate to ensure access to clean water and dignified sanitation for all South Africans, and to promote effective and efficient water resource management. **What you will do** * Supervise and participate in the development of strategic internal audit / compliance audit / performance audit / forensic investigations and quality assurance audit/ general control review and applications control plans. * Identify the key risk areas for the institution emanating from current operations as set out in the strategic plan and risk management strategy. * Participate in the development of the three (3) years strategic risk-based audit plans. * Participate in the development of the annual audit operational plan. * Participate in the coordination with other internal and external service providers of assurance to ensure proper coverage to minimize duplication of effort. * Supervise assistance to and assist to accounting officer in maintaining efficient and effective controls and achieving the objectives of the department by evaluating the department’s controls / objectives, to determine their effectiveness and efficiency through internal audits/ compliance audit / performance audit / forensic investigations and quality assurance audit / general control review and applications control. * Develop proposals to determine the scope of allocated internal audits. * Collect, analyse and interpret data for purposes of the development of the engagement work program. * Develop the engagement work program. * Supervise and execute the allocated internal audits. * Develop findings and recommendations for the enhancement of controls / processes. * Compile and review audit reports for each engagement. * Monitor process on the implementation of agreed upon action plans. * Review, collect information and compile reports to the accounting officer and audit committee. * Process reports against audit plan. * Process Quarterly reports. * Process Annual reports. * Keep up to date with new developments in the internal audit / compliance audit / performance audit / forensic investigations and quality assurance audit/ general control review and applications control environment. * Study professional journals and publications to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments. * Monitor and study the relevant industry, legislative, standards changes and policy frameworks continuously. * Engage in continuous professional development activities relevant (tools and techniques) as required/ prescribed. * Supervise employees to ensure an effective internal audit / compliance audit / performance audit / forensic investigations and quality assurance audit/ general control review and applications control service. * General supervision of employees. * Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by supervisees. * Advise and lead supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work. * Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees. * Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively. * Provider inputs for the enhancement of the audit methodologies and technologies. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Job Type: Full Time * Qualification: Bachelors (NQF level 7) * Experience: 3 years supervisory experience in Internal Auditing * Location: Gauteng * City: Johannesburg * Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit * A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7. three (3) years supervisory experience in Internal Auditing. Completion of the General Internal Auditing and Compliance auditing. * The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license (candidates should be able to drive). Performance Auditing. Forensic Investigations. Quality Assurance Auditing. General Control Review and Applications Control (Including IAT learnership- (three (3) years) learnership from the IIA plus two (2) years internal audit. * Knowledge and understanding on Human Resource Management Legislation, policies, practices and procedures. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines. Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems. * Departmental financial systems. Principles and practice of financial accounting. Framework of managing performance information. Business strategy transaction and alignment. Problem solving and analysis. People and Diversity Management. Client orientation and Customer Focus. Communication. Accountability and Ethical Conduct. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role should possess a Bachelor's degree (NQF level 7) and have at least three years of supervisory experience specifically in Internal Auditing. They must have a valid driver's license and be proficient in various auditing specializations including General, Compliance, Performance, Forensic Investigations, Quality Assurance, General Control Review, and Applications Control, potentially supplemented by an IAT learnership from the IIA. Essential knowledge includes Human Resource Management legislation, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines, administrative procedures, departmental financial systems, and financial accounting principles. Candidates should also demonstrate skills in problem-solving, people and diversity management, client orientation, communication, accountability, and ethical conduct. They will be responsible for supervising, developing audit plans, executing audits, reporting findings, and engaging in continuous professional development. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-internal-auditor-department-of-water-and-sanitation-1 Source: myjobmag

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