WORKING ON FIRE (WOF) AUDIT, RISK & COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST Fixed Term Contract of Employment until 05 January 2028 Location: Midrand, Gauteng or Nelspruit, Mpumalanga The Audit & Quality Assurance Department seeks to appoint an Audit, Risk & Compliance Specialist to coordinate specific processes and support various functions within the organisation, such as audit activities, monitoring compliance by providing assurance and guidance with compliance of statutory requirements, annual plan of operations, policies and procedures in line with relevant standards of the organisation. The role also includes Risk management and monitoring and evaluation functions. Reports to: WOF – Deputy Managing Director
Key Performance Areas: 1. Audit Management Assist in tracking of prior audit findings (internal and external) to ensure corrective actions have been implemented. • Recommend revisions and/or additions to policies and procedures in order to improve operations as well as internal controls. • Assist in the performance of analysis or conduct projects as requested. • Respond to ad hoc requests to address control issues on new business processes, policies and procedures, and provide consultative services to management. • Assist with coordinating of various internal and external audits by outside parties. 2. Compliance Management • Collaborate with all (HCM, Ops, IT, Health & Safety etc.) departments to monitor enforcement of contractual requirements, policies and procedures, standards and regulations. • Coordinate with different department managers to review all departmental policies. • Review of and recommendation of improvements on company policies and regulations. • Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed. • Prepare compliance related reports for management as appropriate • Evaluate the efficiency of controls and assist the business in improving them continuously. • Reviewing of control systems in place to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies. • Conduct internal investigation of compliance issues as and when required. • Assess product, compliance, or operational risks and recommend improvements or corrective actions to assist in mitigating risk. Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes • Advise internal management or business partners on the implementation or operation of compliance programs. • Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews. • Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress. • Assist in verification that all company and regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated. 3. Risk Management • Establish effective risk registers and that the risk process is understood by responsible parties. • Ensure that the risk registers are properly maintained on a quarterly basis. • Assist in development and maintenance of an assessment framework that brings together the assurance activities of Working on Fire where they relate to the risk register. • Communicate significant audit findings to the Management. 4. Monitoring & Evaluation • Assist with the development and implementation of a Monitoring and Evaluation standard operating procedures (filling, record keeping, data validation etc.) • Working closely with the programme managers to ensure timeous feedback to the management and DFFE. • Assist Project Management Department with Co-ordination and gathering of data for validation of projects undertaken at site level. • Collate data for preparation of reports, presentations, and publications on deficiencies noted in the Monitoring and Evaluation process above. • Maintain regular contact with sites throughout the month to check progress on KPI targets. • General Monitoring and Evaluation and co-ordination / administration support as may be needed from time to time. • Monitor and follow-up on the implementation status of the recommendations made by the reporting line manager and the agreed management action plans. • Any other duties as requested by the reporting line manager. Job Requirements: • Appropriate Diploma or Degree (Audit, Governance, Risk, Compliance, Monitoring and Evaluation) and/or Minimum five (5) years working experience in these relevant fields. • Experience in Integrated Fire Management systems and related processes advantage. • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) added advantage. • Understanding of process improvement principles including root cause analysis. • Ability to contextualize and understand impact of deficient controls on risk exposure. • Knowledgeable in Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines. • Inherent Requirement: Extensive travel. • Own laptop and cell phone is required. Skills and Specifications: • Decision making skills • Communication skills (verbal, written, electronic) • Problem solving and analytical skills • Planning Skills • Building relationships (internal/external all levels). Closing date: Sunday, 05 March 2023 Submit CV together with a motivational letter to: talentad@wofire.co.za NOTE: Clearly indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for. WOF has a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination plan in place and as such all applicants will be required to submit a vaccination certificate to be considered in the selection process. If you have not had a response from us within 30 days after the closing date, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful. In line with the EEA, preference will be given to those applicants whose appointment will address the demographic imbalances in our work force profile. Comments are closed.
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