Brief Description of the Quality Assurance Reviewer: Internal Audit Technical

The incumbent will be responsible for leading the Internal Audit Technical Division responsible for performing internal
and external assessments and providing guidance on compliance matters to the internal audit function and its clients.

Application Requirements

• Matric
• Certified Internal Auditor
• Completion of The IIA’s quality assessment training course or similar training equivalent to Performing an
  Effective Quality Assessment (PEQA) & Building a Sustainable Quality Program (BSQP)
• CAE or comparable senior internal audit management experience.
• Experience in performing internal and external assessments in the public sector will be an added advantage
• Sound knowledge of the IPPF

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provided input into the development of Internal Audit Function/Business Strategy
• Assess and manage risk relating to non-compliance with IIA Standards
• Manage client relationships and client assignments
• Development of Quality Assurance Improvement Programme
• Scheduling of internal assessments of Nexia- SAB&T and its clients
• Lead teams that perform internal and external assessments of Internal Audit Functions
• Compile frameworks for assignments, execute the plan, set deadlines, and write reports
• Conduct interviews with the Senior management and Board/Audit Committee members during the external assessment reviews
• Presentation of reports to Senior Management and oversight committees
• Provide advice to staff and clients on the IPPF
• Responsible for managing staff on assignments
• Establishes standards of performance, and by review, determines that performance meets the standards; conduct performance evaluations
• Preparation and submitting of invoices to clients
• Collection of outstanding debts
• Responsible for staff development, coaching and on the job training

Skills and Behavioural Attributes

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Team player, approachable, receptive to feedback from others
• Display levels of patience and understanding
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Methodical, accurate and detail conscious
• Able to build rapport at all levels, interact confidently
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment
• Assertive
• Negotiating skills
• Good presentation skills
• Prioritising, ability to manage time effectively
• Good listening skills, actively clarifying what has been communicated to ensure understanding
• Integrity, honesty, and confidentiality
• Results orientated and deadline driven
• Ability to work in a culture diverse environment
• People management skills
• Ability to influence
• Problem solving and decision making
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Value add contribution in terms of advice/support
• Skilled and motivated workforce
• Effective management of subordinates
• Subordinates receive necessary training
• Internal Service Survey/Customer Satisfaction Survey
• Effective co-ordination and implementation of projects
• Success of projects
• Satisfied and well-informed customers
• Customer retention and satisfaction
• Staff costs managed within budget