Internal Audit Manager (Two Year Contract)

The internal audit manager is responsible for managing and performing individual internal audit projects, as part of the total internal audit plan. Work performed will include coverage of financial, academic and operational processes. The internal audit manager will also assist internal audit management with periodic reporting to the audit committee, development of the annual internal audit plan, and championing internal control and corporate governance concepts, and any special internal audit projects such as the implementation of continues auditing, data analytics and electronic working papers. The internal audit manager may often direct and review the work performed by other internal audit personnel, including resources from the co-sourcing firm. CPUT Internal Audit embraces innovation, and the internal audit manager will be championing the implementation of modern audit tools and techniques.

• B Com Hons or B Tec Hons or Accounting Hons or Post Graduate Diploma with accounting, auditing or internal auditing majors.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Chartered Accountant CA(SA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor
• Six years of internal or external audit experience in medium to large sized enterprise. Preference will be given to candidates with internal audit experience and audit supervisory/managerial experience.
• Experience in higher education would be beneficial.
• Incumbent must be proficient in modern auditing techniques such as agile auditing and continuous auditing.
• Advanced skills in using electronic working papers and data analytics (e.g. ACL, IDEA and Arbutus) and data visualisation tools (E.g. Tableau and Pyramid) are essential.

2. Annual audit planning
 Ensures that the various lines of assurance efforts are aligned in terms of their focus areas and that synergies between the lines are identified and taken advantage of including focusing on achieving a controls reliance approach.
 Co-ordinating the collaboration between the various line of assurance in terms of the CPUT combined assurance framework
 Maintain a combined assurance map showing the planned efforts and assurance outcomes of each line of defence
3. Audit methodology and tools
 Assist with the procurement and implementation of internal audit tools, including data analytics tools and electronic working papers
 Lead implementation projects for new tools and methodologies, ensuring a consistent implementation by internal audit, co-source and contracted staff.
 Lead the implementation of continuous auditing initiatives, including liaising with service providers, CTS and the user departments under review. Tasks may include obtaining data, developing scripts and reviewing outputs to eventually implement a fully automated continuous audit approach in key areas.

4. Financial and office management
 Provide input and assist Director Internal Audit with preparing the annual budget
 Process and follow up on departmental requisitions on CPUT ERP system
 Provide input and assist Director Internal Audit with preparing the annual budget
 Providing input into any procurement processes affecting the internal audit department

5. Perform Assurance and Advisory Assignments
 Perform advanced, specialised and/or managerial auditing work in multiple disciplines that require insight and advanced analytical skills. This will involve scoping, planning, fieldwork and reporting, as well as documentation in CPUTs electronic working paper solution.
 These assignments may include audits as per the annual audit plan, management requests, new audits in response to changes in risk or any ad hoc projects that may be identified in addition to the audit plan.
 Audit projects may extend beyond assurance engagements to advisory work. These advisory projects may involve facilitating risk and control workshops with line management, performing data analytics or attending forum meetings.

6. Manage Audit Assignments
 Managing complex audits; performing critical project management duties in the planning, scheduling, coordinating, reviewing and reporting of the work of audit teams; and providing expertise in auditing standards and performance criteria, audit requirements and information technology skills.
 The incumbent will plan, assign and supervise the daily activities and work of other auditors. This is will involve managing staff from third-party providers or managing complex audits involving CPUT and third party staff.
 The candidate will undertake comprehensive planning and risk assessments related to individual assignments to ensure that the engagement identifies potential business risks.
 The candidate will ensure that detailed audit work is effectively focused on areas assessed as high risk, thus ensuring maximum payback from the assignment.
 The candidate is likely to be called upon as a team member or team leader on various special projects requiring analytical and risk assessment skills.
 Coach and train direct and indirect reports on a particular audit assignment.

7.Follow-up of previous audits
Co-ordinate ongoing follow-up of previous audit actions/recommendations to ensure timely follow-up and verification of such actions. Co-ordination may involve other CPUT audit staff or third party staff
Conduct follow-up verification for previously reported actions/recommendations
Provide support and guidelines to management on implementing previous actions/recommendations.
Maintenance of any electronic tracker tools, including electronic working paper solution and spreadsheets to record the status of previously reported findings
Design and prepare periodic reports for management and audit committee reporting.

• A strong understanding of internal audit standards, modern auditing techniques and risk management concepts and frameworks
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Excellent monitoring and control skills
• Understanding of IFRS
• Knowledge of the business objectives and processes of various complex environments
• Good knowledge of organizational structures
• Excellent analytical thinking
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to write management reports
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to chair and direct meetings
• Ability to work under pressure
• People management skills
• Advanced skills in configuring and maintaining electronic working paper solutions.
• Advanced data analytics skills and expertise in using multiple analytics tools such as IDEA, ACL, Arbutus, Tableau
• Previous experience in applying modern audit methodologies such as continuous and agile auditing.
• Demonstrated structured approach to financial management functions
• Good understanding of budgeting and financial management principles and previous experience of such activities
• Broad experience in performing complex internal audit projects in medium to large organizations
• Ability to assess risks in an unstructured and unfamiliar environment
• Experience in working with specialists in other disciplines.
• Advanced experience of Microsoft Office suite
• Experience in delivering integrated audits with multidisciplinary teams,,i.e. working with specialists in other disciplines.
• Scheduling and co-ordination skills and using best practice project management methodologies
• Coaching and training skills
• Structured approach and precise record keeping skills
• Advanced reporting writing skills
• Experience in preparing summary reports for audit committees and other governance structures

Closing Date: 14 September 2025

For enquires and assistance with your online application, please contact Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) on (021) 959 6738 or 0812484251.

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