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SOUTH AFRICAN FORESTRY COMPANY (SAFCOL)
 
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ICT AUDIT MANAGER
Due date of Application: 2022-11-03
Reporting Line: Senior Audit Manager: ICT, Operations & Finance
Term: Permanent
Location: Nelspruit Office
 
Contact: 
Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV with relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to: Ms. Sandra van der Walt, Human Capital Practitioner, sandrarecruitment@safcol.co.za, contact number 082 079 1092
 
Role Mandate
To perform ICT & operational audits, including risk management control in order to provide management assurance that the ICT systems are appropriately designed, and operating controls are in place. Conduct compliance testing, contribute to operational, compliance, IT audit projects and provide consulting services to management. Identify technology risks & independently evaluate the efficiency, design, & effectiveness of information technology controls, including security and internal controls and recommend solutions for weaknesses identified.
 
Key Accountabilities
  • Provide inputs to the Internal Audit Strategy and development of the annual Audit Plan.
  • Provide inputs on the improvement of audit methodology and approach.
  • Plan and execute IT audit projects designed to provide assessment of internal control processes and operational performance.
  • Prepare detailed plans for performing individual audits including the identification of key risks & controls, determination of audit objectives & the development of an appropriate audit programme.
  • Prepare & review audit work papers & reports and document the result of the reviews & assign activities & recommend management action and submit to Senior Audit Manager: ICT, Operations & Finance for review and approval.
  • Perform complex audit procedures, including identifying issues, developing criteria, reviewing, and analysing evidence and document processes and procedures
  • Conduct interviews, review documents, develop and administer surveys, compose summary reports, and prepare working papers.
  • Assist the Senior Audit Manager: ICT, Operations & Finance in ensuring that the quality standards are adhered to on all assigned projects.
  • Assist the Senior Audit Manager: ICT, Operations & Finance to implement and monitor effectiveness of Internal Audit tools and software.
  • Undertake financial, non-financial/operational audit reviews as and when required.
  • Follow-up on corrective actions by management against audit findings and report progress to the Senior Audit Manager: ICT, Operations & Finance.
  • Provide inputs to the development of strategic and operational risk register of the Internal Audit division.
  • Implement mitigation action to manage risks.
  • Use knowledge of IT environment & industry IT trends to identify potential control issues and risks.
  • Prepare preliminary audit reports of findings designed to provide management with an objective assessment of the effectiveness of policies, procedures, systems, and controls & provide innovative ideas & practical solutions as recommendations on findings.
  • Conduct IT risk & control assessments.
  • Provide ad-hoc, monthly and quarterly reports to the Senior Audit Manager: ICT, Operations & Finance.
  • Build and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, through various engagements whilst remaining independent.
  • Participate in review of internal control and security of systems under development as well as major ICT projects & initiatives by internal stakeholders.
  • Provide consulting services to management related to technology platforms, networking, emergency technology, database, IT systems etc.
  • Manage external auditors and ensure audit objectives are met.
  • Communicate result of audit via written report & oral presentation to management within the agreed period.
  • Influence & persuade stakeholders to ensure that the primary goal of providing assurance is met.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Internal Auditing/Computer Science/IT/Audit/Finance /Accounting or related field equivalent to (NQF 7)
  • Certified Internal Auditor or CISA
  • A Honours Degree in Internal Auditing/Computer Science/IT/Audit/Finance/Accounting or related field equivalent (NQF 8) - will be an added advantage
  • Certification in Project Management - will be an added advantage
  • Member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) - will be an added advantage
  • A minimum of 5 - 8 years’ experience in an IT auditing or similar role
  • Sound knowledge of IT controls & auditing of IT processes
  • Sound knowledge of IT Governance Frameworks, i.e., COBIT
  • Experience in auditing ERP systems
  • Proven understanding of IT and business processes and internal controls
  • Understanding of King IV Code of Corporate Governance
  • Sound knowledge and experience in auditing operational policies, procedure, and controls
  • Understanding of legislation related to State Owned Entities such as the PFMA
  • Valid driver’s licence
 
Leadership Competencies: ·   Strategic Thinking ·   Driving Change ·   Operational Delivery ·   Commercial Insight ·   Self-Awareness 
Behavioural Competencies: ·   Planning & Organising ·   Attention to Detail ·   Integrity ·   Communication ·   Project Management ·   Stakeholder Engagement & Management ·   Analysis & Problem Solving 
Technical Competencies: ·   Internal Audit ·   Control Framework ·   Control Design ·   Control Testing ·   Team Mate ·   Report Writing ·   Risk Management  
 
SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities. Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this vacancy only. Your information will not be used for any other position/purpose and will be disregarded after an offer has been made.
 
 
 



JUNIOR INTERNAL AUDIT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Due date of Application: 2022-11-03
Reporting Line: Senior Audit Manager: ICT, Operations & Finance
Term: Fixed Term Contract (6 Months)
Location: Nelspruit Office
Contact
Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV with relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to: Sandra van der Walt, HC Practitioner, sandrarecruitment@safcol.co.za,  contact number 082 079 1092
Role Mandate
To provide secretarial and administrative support to the Internal Audit function.  
 
Key Accountabilities
  • Assisting the Internal Audit division with the following:
  • Performing audits accordance with the audit methodology.
  • Assessing and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of application, operational controls, procedures, and processes.
  • Evaluating controls in place, identifying risks, and drafting a suitable audit programme to test.
  • Identifying weaknesses in existing systems and making recommendation for improvement.
  • Gathering of evidence for all audit findings documented in the working papers, preparation of a complete audit file for review by the Senior Audit Manager: ICT, Operations & Finance.
  • Drafting of the audit reports, including the executive summary and detailed audit findings, highlighting the relevant controls weaknesses, risks, and recommendations, including management’s comments on the findings.
  • Performing appropriate follow-up action based on previous audit reports.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12
  • National Diploma in Internal Auditing (NQF 6) – will be an added advantage
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Internal Auditing/Accounting (NQF 7) – will be an added advantage
  • A minimum of 1 year experience in Internal Auditing
  • Experience in Forestry environment – will be an added advantage
  • Valid Driver’s Licence – will be an added advantage
 
Leadership Competencies: · Operational Delivery · Self-Awareness  
Behavioural Competencies: ·  Planning & Organising ·  Attention to Detail ·  Integrity ·  Good Team Player ·  Communication
Technical Competencies: · Report Writing ·  Internal Audit ·  Operational Audit ·  Risk Management ·  Control Design ·  Control Framework ·  Control Testing  
 
SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities. Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this vacancy only. Your information will not be used for any other position/purpose and will be disregarded after an offer has been made.