EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

 

The BANKSETA is a statutory body established through the Skills Development Act of 1998 to enable its stakeholders to advance the national and global position of the Banking and Alternative Banking industry. As guided by its mandate the BANKSETA is as such an agent of transformation by promoting employment equity and broad-based black economic empowerment through skills development.

Reference Number:	IATEMP032025
Job Title:	Internal Auditor
Reporting Line:	Senior Manager: Internal Audit
Grading Band:	D1
Full-time/Part-time/Contract:	12 month contract

 

Remuneration:   R63 300,00 CTC per month

 

The purpose of the role:

 

The Internal Auditor reports to the Senior Manager: Internal Audit. The Internal Auditor is responsible for the coordination and execution of specific processes to support the implementation of the audit plan, monitoring compliance, preparing and presenting audit findings and recommendations to management.

 

Main Responsibilities:

 

Internal Auditing

 

• Works closely with the Internal Head: Internal Audit to determine, plan and execute the scope and objectives of the internal audit unit.
• Conducts internal financial, operational, systems, ICT audits and risk assessments.
• Documents audit records for validity, accuracy and reports discrepancies.
• ???Advise on the development of the scope and objective of the audit, specifying the resource requirements, engagements, work program and working papers.
• ???Perform all phases of internal Audits and assist with internal audit processes.
• Prepare and provide first level review of documents, system descriptions and audit findings to ensure the retained documentation supports the audit work performed.
• Responsible for coordinating audit process to ensure audit delays are minimised and audit fieldwork and reporting timelines are met.
• ???Participates in follow-up processes with management to monitor the implementation of remediation plans.
• ???Provide administrative support to the Audit division and the Audit Committee.
• Coordinate processes to support the implementation and execution of audit plans.
• Assist with the review of the outcome of the audit processes in terms of its objectives, quality,
  completeness and feedback.
• Keep up to date with internal and ICT auditing best practices and legislation.
• Compile internal audit reports following the Internal Audit methodology, charter, processes, guidelines, best practices.

 

Audit Reporting

 

• Communicate progress of the Internal Audit to management throughout the audit.
• ???Prepare the draft audit reports for submission and distribution to the various stakeholders and the adequacy and effectiveness of stakeholder action plans.
• ???Prepare and finalise Audit Reports for quality review purposes.
• ???Produce progress and information reports according to requirements and timelines.
• ???Update of the audit findings register.
• ???Produce audit findings and recommendations reports and work with management to determine appropriate corrective plans

 

Stakeholder Management and Relations

 

• Liaise with relevant stakeholders during the audit process.
• Ensure awareness of the audit process and address areas of concern with relevant stakeholders.
• ???Assist in ensuring that audit findings are discussed with stakeholders where appropriate.

???Update the internal audit findings register in partnership with the relevant stakeholders.

 

 

Governance, Risk and Compliance

 

• Assist Internal Audit management to ensure the development and implementation of the risk register for the Internal Audit division.
• ???Analyse and evaluate the internal controls to determine their effectiveness in mitigating risks.
• ???Assist in the development of the risk register for the Internal Audit division.
• Update risks register in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and regulations.

 

Competencies:

 

Values

 

• Respective
• Innovative 
• Stakeholder Focus 
• Professionalism 
• Diversity 
• Integrity 
• Teamwork 
• Functional/Technical
• Governance and Compliance
• Financial and Business Analysis
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Research
• Time management
• Stakeholder Management and relations
• Administration
• Project Management
• Report Writing
• Records Management
• Information Management
• Risk Management

Functional/Technical

• Governance and Compliance
• Financial and Business Analysis
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Research
• Time management
• Stakeholder Management and relations
• Administration
• Project Management
• Report Writing
• Records Management
• Information Management
• Risk Management

Behavioral

• Planning and organising  
• Teamwork
• Decision making & problem solving
• Critical Thinking
• Ability to work under pressure
• Interpersonal relations
• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Listening
• Initiative

Knowledge and Skills Required:

 

• PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Public Service Regulations
• Internal Auditing / Auditing Standards  / IT Audit standards
• Thorough knowledge of GRAP
• Knowledge in the SETA environment
• Knowledge of Companies Act
• Microsoft Office Packages
• General understanding of the requirements of COBIT, ICT Governance, Programme Change Management, Security Management, ICT Business Continuity.

 

Required Qualification:

 

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce / Accounting / Internal Audit or equivalent (NQF7)
• Honours in Commerce / Auditing / Accounting/ Business Administration (Added Advantage)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) (Added Advantage)
• 5 years working experience in internal auditing / auditing role
• Experience in auditing Information Communications Technology reviews including General Controls and Application Controls. (added advantage)

 

Closing date for applications: 21 April 2025

 

Note: Preference will be given to candidates who meet the requirements and in line with the BANKSETA’s Employment Equity Plan.