Management Assurance Officer

Description

• Responsible for planning, execution and performing of assigned review duties and tasks before engagement which are based on the effectiveness and adequacy of controls
• Communicates identified issues with management to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner

Duties

• Planning:
• Prepare logistic planning when travelling outside Windhoek
• Logged SSP to arrange network connection with branch or support units
• Create folder on drive
• Draft an engagement letter to the Manager for review
• Request Credit mandates, reconciliation assessment, staff list and RCSA report during period
• Conduct meetings to discuss audit findings with management
• Assist to determine scope of review and resources requirement interventions
• Attend monthly meetings
• Execution:
• Update working papers regularly
• Perform substantive testing/test of controls
• Perform detailed review on all work-papers
• Ensure that Issue Closures on MAS findings are addressed effectively
• Participate in closing meetings with client at the end of fieldwork, providing clear explanations for identified issues
• Reporting:
• Compile and draft detailed report after fieldwork
• Submit the draft report to the Manager for review
• Talent Management and Succession Planning:
• Identify appropriate and learning and developing opportunities for self and staff
• Ensure that the staff Personal Development Plans are in accordance with the Management Assurance review plan
• Ensure that engagement reviews are performed for all assignments and for all staff on a timely basis
• Implement Talent Management and Succession Planning
• Knowledge Management:
• Do research business area to be reviewed to gain insight into operations and the various processes
• Read manuals, policies and circulars on area to be reviewed
• Use of technology / methodology resources
• Relationship Management:
• Assisting fellow Management Assurance Officers on engagements when require to
• Build long-term, trusting relationships with control owners based on a demonstrated commitment to their interests over time
• Build an internal network - while maintaining independence - that crosses business lines
• Adapt to varied cultural styles and non-verbal cues by applying interpersonal awareness to read and appreciate others' differences, concerns and motivations
• Quality:
• Perform appropriate Management Assurance review procedures for all engagements in line with departmental standards
• Adherence to the risk management, quality policies and/or methodologies
• Perform self-review of one’s own work across the service delivery chain/process

Requisites

• Experience/Knowledge & Skills:
• Computer literacy essential (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Budgeting and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Passion to work with people
• Experience in Internal Auditing will be an advantage
• Communication skills (verbally, writing)
• Experience in controls and root cause analysis will be an advantage
• Must be in possession of a valid Code B Driver’s license
• Must be willing to travel extensively and be away from home regularly
• Qualifications:
• Grade 12
• At least 5-10 years working experience in an internal /external audit /risk/Management assurance environment of which 5 years in a Retail banking environment
• OR
• Study towards an approved and relevant professional certification in Auditing
• OR
• Having a post graduate degree or equivalence in the following disciplines:
• Internal Audit
• Banking
• Experience in financial services

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted