Position Purpose
To provide support to the Internal Controls Assessment Champion in managing and improving the internal control environment within TCC; with specific emphasis on co-ordination of execution of internal audit plan, monitoring of financial and business critical controls, continuous control monitoring and control self-assessments.
Position Outputs
” INTERNAL & EXTERNAL AUDIT • Assisting in liaising with Transnet Internal Audit (TIA) to provide input and co-ordinate the execution of the Annual Internal Audit Plan. • Assisting in managing the relationship with TIA. • Participating in assessing the adequacy of internal controls and ensuring that management adequately addresses internal control weaknesses highlighted through internal audit reports.
CONTROL SELF-ASSESSMENTS (CSA) • Scheduling Control Self Assessments (CSAs) to measure the effectiveness of controls. • Provide guidance, training and support to process/ control owners on the CSA process. • Ensuring accuracy and completeness of the CSA database at all times.
MANAGEMENT ISSUE TRACKING • Accurately and promptly load internal and external audit findings onto the issue tracking tool • Follow-up with process owner’s on the resolution of open audit items. • Analyse resolutions submitted by process owners to ensure they address root causes effectively. • Update resolution status of audit findings on the issue tracking tool promptly.
GENERAL • Prepare and submit monthly reports on assigned tasks and projects. • Prepare minutes for the monthly Internal Control Steering Committee meeting.”
CONTROL SELF-ASSESSMENTS (CSA) • Scheduling Control Self Assessments (CSAs) to measure the effectiveness of controls. • Provide guidance, training and support to process/ control owners on the CSA process. • Ensuring accuracy and completeness of the CSA database at all times.
MANAGEMENT ISSUE TRACKING • Accurately and promptly load internal and external audit findings onto the issue tracking tool • Follow-up with process owner’s on the resolution of open audit items. • Analyse resolutions submitted by process owners to ensure they address root causes effectively. • Update resolution status of audit findings on the issue tracking tool promptly.
GENERAL • Prepare and submit monthly reports on assigned tasks and projects. • Prepare minutes for the monthly Internal Control Steering Committee meeting.”
Qualifications and Experience
A bachelor’s degree in accounting/auditing/ internal audit. Standard Job Requirements
• Driver’s license code 08
• Travel as required and approved
• Driver’s license code 08
• Travel as required and approved
Competencies
Knowledge Required:
• Understands audit and assurances practices
• Understands risks and design of controls to mitigate risks
• King IV and corporate governance principles.
• Knowledge of finance and accounting systems and practices. Competencies required: • Must have above average computer skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Must have good administration and organisation skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to conduct research
• Ability to perform within an integrated team environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Professional attitude and a willingness to learn
• Good time management
• Understands audit and assurances practices
• Understands risks and design of controls to mitigate risks
• King IV and corporate governance principles.
• Knowledge of finance and accounting systems and practices. Competencies required: • Must have above average computer skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Must have good administration and organisation skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to conduct research
• Ability to perform within an integrated team environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Professional attitude and a willingness to learn
• Good time management
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
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