INDEPENDENT REGULATORY BOARD FOR AUDITORS (IRBA) AUDIT INSPECTOR DEPARTMENT: INSPECTIONS CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2023 REMUNERATION: Highly competitive salary and other attractive benefits Join a dynamic team of inspectors at the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) and play a part in protecting the public and integrity of the auditing profession in South Africa. Contribute your external audit experience by performing robust inspections of audit firms’ quality control systems and audits. REQUIREMENTS CA (SA) who trained in public practice (external audit). RA registration / Eligibility to register as an RA is advantageous. Private sector / IFRS audit experience essential. Six years post qualification/articles experience. A number of years’ experience as a Senior Manager or equivalent in an external audit firm. Excellent technical knowledge and experience in auditing and financial reporting standards. IT Audit qualifications, e.g., CISA, advantageous. Experience in the financial and banking sectors advantageous. Requires an understanding and appreciation of the IRBA’s role in protecting the investing public. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Participating in the team planning and scoping of risk-based inspections. Inspecting planned audit engagements and firms’ quality control policies and procedures Regular interactions with audit firms and discussing findings with the engagement partners and leadership of the firms Demonstrating a high degree of independence and professional judgement to drive matters to conclusion. Researching and consulting internally on technical matters. Preparing high quality reports to be presented to the Inspections committee (INSCOM). Preparing high quality inspection files with evidence of inspections in a timely manner. Ensure that all INSCOM queries are cleared timeously and provide context and present if required at INSCOM meetings. Assist Senior Inspectors in training new inspectors -onboarding Participating in relevant projects of the IRBA in fulfilling its mandate. Assist with publications and articles on different technical topics -input on the public inspections Report Provide inputs on all the files quarterly - during the pre-committee (Pre-Com) meeting in preparation for the INSCOM meeting. ATTRIBUTES Unquestionable integrity and objectivity. Excellent knowledge of the latest professional standards and pronouncements. A keen interest in auditing and the technical aspects of auditing. Good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain a high level of ethics. Ability to cope with confrontational situations and remain objective. Ability to give and accept constructive criticism in a professional manner. Lateral thinker - for example the ability to consider how an error or weakness identified can impact other areas of the audit or the financial statements. Comfortable in a digital world when working or inspecting relevant areas using IT/IS. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Professional maturity and attitude. Deadline driven with high levels of accuracy. Excellent time management skills. High level of maturity, self-motivated and able to work both alone and in a team. WORK CONDITIONS This is an out-of-office position as inspections are mostly performed at the premises of auditors or remotely as required. Due to the nature of the job, the incumbent will sometimes have to travel outside of the Gauteng province. CVs must be e-mailed to hr@irba.co.za. The IRBA is an employment equity employer. To comply with our equity plans, preference for this position will be given to Indian candidates & candidates with disabilities. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply. The IRBA reserves the right not to make an appointment. By applying, the applicant gives permission to the IRBA to perform background, security, credit and reference checks and to verify documents and qualifications. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a psychometric assessment before a final appointment is made. As this position is one of trust and honesty and includes the handling of cash and finances, relevant credit checks will be performed on candidates. In order to consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information. The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner. In order to give effect to the above right, the IRBA is under a duty to provide you with various details pertaining to the processing of any applicants’ or their representatives’’ personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the IRBA website: https://www.irba.co.za/library/popi-act which HR Processing Notice we request you kindly download and read prior to responding to this Job Advert. Only CV’s received directly from individual candidates or from recruitment agencies appointed by the IRBA will be considered. All suitable candidates who are not registered with recruitment agencies appointed by the IRBA are encouraged to apply for this position directly, to be considered. COMPLIANCE OFFICER Department: Legal Closing Date: 17 November 2023 JOB PURPOSE The main purpose of the job is to provide support in the management of the IRBA’s compliance and information (PAIA and POPIA) management functions, so as to ensure that all compliance related matters are timeously identified, mitigated and reported, thus ensuring the IRBA’s continuous compliance with relevant laws, regulations and internal policies. DUTIES / FUNCTIONS 1. Management of the IRBA’s promotion of access to information responsibilities in terms of PAIA, inclusive of: a) The development of a PAIA Manual; b) Receipt, and management of PAIA requests; c) Analysis of PAIA requests and formulating recommendations on responses thereto; d) Maintenance of a register of PAIA requests and relevant activities; e) PAIA reporting; f) Liaising with the Information Regulator on any other matters related to PAIA; and g) Provision of advice related to PAIA. 2. Management of the IRBA’s protection of personal information responsibilities in terms of POPIA, inclusive of: a) The develop and/or maintain the POPIA Management Framework and tools b) Management of POPIA related queries (internal and external) c) Receipt, consideration and administration of POPIA requests, complaints and/or data breach notifications. d) Investigation of reported Data Breaches in line with the IRBA policy. e) Maintenance of POPIA related registers i.e. operators, complaints, data breach, requests etc. f) Liaising with the Information Regulator on any other matters related to POPIA; and g) Provision of advice related to POPIA. 3. Compliance Management, which includes: a) Development and maintenance of the IRBA compliance framework and program; b) Supporting the development and maintenance of the IRBA Regulatory Universe; c) Overseeing the development and implementation of compliance risk management plans; d) Development and implementation of a compliance monitoring program; e) Compliance reporting; f) Conducting compliance awareness programs, including related training; and g) Providing compliance related advice. 4. Ad hoc functions, which include: a) Serving on the Data Protection and Records Management Forum. b) Assisting the Director legal in the consideration and investigation of whistleblowing complaints and/or complaints lodged in terms of the IRBA Fraud Prevention Policy. c) Provision of support in relation to the management or the IRBA Intellectual property portfolio: governance framework, registration, enforcements etc. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE LLB or equivalent degree. A minimum of 3 (three) years post qualification experience in compliance officer role Knowledge and understanding the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). Knowledge and understanding the Compliance Institute of SA Compliance Framework. Experience in legislative interpretation and implementation. Knowledge and understanding of the IRBA’s mandate and enabling legal framework i.e. APA and PFMA; Proficiency in MS Office The following would constitute an added advantage: Admission as an Attorney Certificate in compliance management Public Sector compliance management experience POPIA / PAIA training Registration with the Compliance Institute of SA SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Deadline driven with high level of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail Unquestionable ethics, integrity and commitment facilitation and presentation skills Investigative skills Exceptional drafting / writing skills Excellent verbal and written communication in English Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work under pressure, independently and as part of a team Analytical and problem solving skills Innovative and computer savvy Initiative and result driven Attention to detail Decisive CVs must be e-mailed to hr@irba.co.za. Please include a one page summary demonstrating how your skills and experience will contribute to success in the role and to the IRBA. The IRBA is an employment equity employer. To comply with our equity plans, preference for this position will be given to Indians & candidates with disabilities Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply. The IRBA reserves the right not to make an appointment. By applying, the applicant gives permission to the IRBA to perform background, security, credit and reference checks and to verify documents and qualifications. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a psychometric assessment before a final appointment is made. As this position is one of trust and honesty and includes the handling of cash and finances, relevant credit checks will be performed on candidates. In order to consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information. The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner. In order to give effect to the above right, the IRBA is under a duty to provide you with various details pertaining to the processing of any applicants’ or their representatives’’ personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the IRBA website: https://www.irba.co.za/library/popi-act which HR Processing Notice we request you kindly download and read prior to responding to this Job Advert. Only CV’s received directly from individual candidates or from recruitment agencies appointed by the IRBA will be considered. All suitable candidates who are not registered with recruitment agencies appointed by the IRBA are encouraged to apply for this position directly, to be considered.
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