Senior Manager: Internal Audit

Job Description

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for a highly motivated individual render a professional internal audit service to SANBI in accordance with International Standards of Professional Practice of Internal Audit and relevant legislation and provide overall strategic management and leadership to SANBI’s Internal Audit Directorate.

Qualifications and Experience

This position requires a postgraduate degree in Internal Auditing / Risk Management / Accounting or equivalent and relevant field at NQF level 8. A relevant postgraduate qualification at NQF level 9 will be an added advantage. The position also requires a minimum of 10 years work experience in the relevant field, with 5 years of which must be at middle management level. Professional accreditation as a Certified Internal Audit (CIA) or Chartered Accountant is also required. The successful candidate will be required to acquire a Senior Management Service Pre-entry Certificate offered by National School of Government before assumption of duty.

Key Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in the Institute of Internal Auditors( IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF);
• Knowledge of the COSO Framework, Code of Ethics and Standards, and other applicable frameworks;
• Understanding of Financial Reporting Framework (GRAP- Generally Recognised Accounting Practices);
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and corporate governance instruments (Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, King V etc.);
• Good strategic management and leadership skills;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal communication, report writing, stakeholder management);
• Experience in project management;
• Proven ability to analyse information logically, and exercise sound judgement;
• ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team, problem solving skills ;
• Advanced planning, organizing, people management skills;
• Computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook) is essential.

The successful candidate must be in possession of a valid driver’s and must be willing to travel nationally.

Key Performance Responsibilities

• Render a professional internal audit service to SANBI in accordance with International Standards of Professional Practice of Internal Audit, relevant legislation and applicable frameworks.
• Develop, implement and facilitate regular review of SANBI internal audit charter, annual internal audit plan, policies and standard operating procedures.
• Provide expert support on internal audit related matters to SANBI Chief Executive Officer, Management, Audit and Risk Committee and the Board.
• Provide SANBI Management and Board with progress reports on implementation of the annual internal audit plan and progress on all other internal audit activities.
• Provide strategic management and leadership to SANBI’s Internal Audit Directorate, including management of Human and Financial Resources of the Directorate and the performance of internal audit service providers.
• Act as key relationship officer in respect of the Auditor General and develop links and reliance of external audit on internal audit function.
• Develop and maintain an Integrated Combined Assurance Model (CAM),
• Assist in the investigation of significant suspected incidents of fraudulent activities within SANBI and report to management and the Audit Committee of the findings;
• Promote a high level of control awareness in SANBI and assist in the deterrence of fraud by evaluating the adequacy of internal controls in mitigating fraud risks.
• Provide and oversee Probity assurance for the organization.

How to Apply

Applications consisting of the completed application form, motivation letter, a concise CV, and certified qualifications are to be submitted via an e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za