Manager: Internal Audit

Description

• We are looking for an experienced candidate to manage and lead a team of audit professionals to deliver the risk-based audit plan, thereby providing independent assurance to audit stakeholders that key risks are being mitigated through adequate and effective management controls in accordance with Internal Audit strategy, charter mandate and methodology principles

Duties

• Deliver and communicate quality audit outcomes in an effective and efficient manner
• Plan, execute and monitor the progress of implementing the risk-based audit plan by delegating and assigning audit responsibilities
• Build rapport and understand the current business reality, requirements, risks and expectations and consider key and/or emerging risks in annual audit plan
• Develop and update risk-based audit plan by considering internal and external factors with clear levels of accountability across the lines of defense
• Manage project cost effectively and monitor the productivity of resources to ensure that billable hours, budgets and resources are optimally planned and deployed
• Manage and lead talent development of staff in their fields of expertise to build capability of an effective team with a diverse skillset
• Maintain a high performing talent pool, through career conversations (using the talent grid principles) and setting a clear vision of performance expectations
• Maintain an environment of collaboration and teamwork within the Internal Audit function to deliver on the stakeholder expectations and assurance needs
• Maintain professional relationships with all the Internal Audit stakeholders by adopting a client service culture and demonstrating the benefits of implementing best-in-class audit practices
• Build trusting and credible relationships to improve the quality of audit outputs and achieve team objectives through engaging with staff, peers and other departments across the business value chain
• Contribute to operational excellence and support the implementation of business optimization improvement and digital transformation
• Contribute to a culture of transformation, participating in Nedbank culture building initiatives, to address team issues raised in culture surveys to improve results
• Analyze and communicate risk themes and trends to ensure impactful reporting to the relevant governance committees
• Attend key meetings/forums with stakeholders to provide audit feedback on outstanding audit issues, progress to audit plan and/or emerging risk trends, as well as ensuring that audit services are delivered to requirements
• Maintain quality audit outcomes by consistently applying and complying with the relevant Internal Audit charter, mandate, methodology principles, policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and guidelines and improve control culture

Requisites

• Essential Qualifications - NQF Level:
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees
• Essential Qualification:
• Degree / Honours Degree / equivalent qualification in Accounting, Internal Auditing, Information Technology
• Preference will be given to a Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and / or
• Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA)
• Minimum Experience Level:
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Auditing / Risk Management of which 2-3 years must include people management experience, preferably within the financial services industry
• Knowledge of the Bank’s policies and procedures as well as the regulatory frameworks
• Namibian citizenship
• Technical / Professional Knowledge:
• Audit reporting
• Audit standards and practices
• Banking knowledge
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Ethics and Fraud
• Reputational risk management
• Information technology
• Business writing skills
• Regulatory, Legal and Economics Principles
• Business Acumen
• Behavioural Competencies:
• Managing Work
• Monitoring Information
• Building Partnerships
• Quality Orientation
• Continuous Improvement
• Work Standards
• Courage
• Adaptability

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted