Internal Audit Senior Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - FirstRand

FirstRand

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

About us, purpose, experience and qualifications

about us:

purpose:

To lead the IT audit team and provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management and IT related processes within FirstRand, take accountability for the management and development of the IT audit team

experience and qualifications:

Minimum Qualification : B.Com or B.Sc degree with relevant IT audit qualifications (i.e. CIA, CISA, CISSP, etc)

Experience :

Have at least 5 years experience in managing IT Technical General Controls and information security audits, including management of assignments and staff Financial Services sector experience is beneficial.

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additional requirements:
responsibilities:

Ensure that customers are provided with worldclass perspectives and solutions.
Continually measure the impact of the audit service on the customer base.
Drive the relationships with the customer.
Represent GIA at appropriate client forums and committees.
Add value to the processes and the business of the customers.
Implemented and maintain the GIA strategy for all assurance services provided. Align assurance services to the overall GIA strategy.
Build relationships with customers that will result in a longterm winwin partnership
Delivering Assurance and Consulting Services
Develop and maintain the audit population and risk universe for the business unit.
Preparation of the annual audit plan, taking into account strategic plans and emerging risks
Provide input and assist with the preparation and review of the various committee packs
Identifying opportunities and driving an integrated audit approach between process audit and IT audit.
Implemented and maintain Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques (CAAT) for control testing ensuring efficiencies is introduced in the audit process.
Assignment of audits to individual managers/auditors, taking into account the complexity of the audit and the experience of the managers/auditor.
Overseeing the individual audits:
Ensuring audits are completed in accordance with departmental methodology and audit standards as prescribed by Institute of Internal Auditors.
Formal review at the end of each phase of the audit: planning, fieldwork and reporting.
Guidance to managers / auditors throughout the audit in respect of the risks and controls on the process being audited, and advising on technical, methodology and statutory issues.
Active monitoring of the budgeted audit hours and escalation in instances where deviation is necessary.
Discussion of the draft report with the auditee, finalization of management comments, action plans and target dates for implementation.
Facilitating dispute resolution with line management, if required.
Provide professional advice and consulting service to customers through competent staff
Develop and provide input in respect of new procedures and systems.
Interview, selection and appointment of managers / auditors.
Performing biannual performance appraisals and salary reviews for reporting staff members.
Maintain a highly skilled staff compliment through an assessment of known skills gaps and ensuring these are addressed through a formal training development plan.
Ensure continuous improvement through development