Internal Audit Manager – NSSA

NSSA is a unique and dynamic organisation providing world class social security services. Caring for and about our customers and stakeholders is central to the way we do business. We strive to deliver our services with respect, empathy, dignity and core. We are looking for a vibrant and trailblazing individual to join our team in the following role:

Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive, the successful candidate will independently and objectively examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the Authority’s internal control systems and procedures. The incumbent should have the ability to work with management to improve the internal control systems, manage risk and adhere to best corporate governance practices.

Key Outputs

• Results oriented and must possess a sense of urgency.
• Identification of new and emerging risks within operations and mitigation thereof.
• Accurate, timely, relevant and insightful reporting of audit findings.
• Corporate governance, risk and compliance management
• Planning of audit work.
• Knowledge of ICT systems.
• Team leadership, management and mentoring.
• Effective teamwork, self-management and alignment with the Authority’s values.

Qualifying Requirements

• A Degree in Accounting from a reputable tertiary institution plus a professional qualification e.g CA, CIMA or equivalent.
• 7-10 years auditing experience, 3 of which should be at senior management level.
• Full Articles of clerkship with a reputable accounting firm.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Sound knowledge of risk-based and value for money auditing.
• Thorough knowledge of evaluating internal control systems using flow charting techniques.
• Proficiency in the use of automated audit software e.g. TeamMate, ACL
• Ability to design internal control questionnaires and substantive test programs.
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Confidence, high esteem and assertiveness.
• Must be analytical and result oriented.
• Ability to explain findings and implement audit recommendations.
• Preparation of divisional budgets and management thereof.
• A self-driven, mature strategic thinker who is a team player and is able to work in cross-functional teams.

Those interested in pursuing this opportunity should submit their CV’s to [email protected] by close of business on Thursday 26 July 2018.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.