Senior Auditor: Assurance

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is named after South Africa's former President, humanitarian and icon to the world, Nelson Rolihlaha Mandela, as Madiba was born and spent his formative years in the Eastern Province. The City is home to the Chief Dawid Stuurman (previously Port Elizabeth) International Airport, the only international air access point in the Eastern Cape Province. Engagements between the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Airports Company South Africa, Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism and local business saw the development of an Airlift Project, aimed at deliberately growing air traffic in the region. The Citys maritime entry point showcases its monumental developmental aspirations and capabilities, boasting the most modern deep-water port in the Southern Hemisphere, the Port of Ngqura. Nelson Mandela Bay is the hub of the automotive industry on the African continent, with many major international vehicle and component manufacturers based in the city. It is a preferred region for the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, flour, meat, frozen veggies, soft drinks, chocolates, cheese, yoghurt, ice-cream, paper and leather products. Qualification and experience required: A relevant three-year qualification with preference in auditing or internal audit as a major and registered with a recognised professional body. Computer literacy: MS Office. A valid Code B driver's licence. Five to eight years' relevant experience required, which includes two years of supervisory experience. CIA/PIA/RGA/CASA Certificate will be an added advantage. Key attributes and competencies: In-depth knowledge of municipal legislation, policy, practice and code of conduct; and contributes toward addressing the Municipality's service delivery challenges. Aligns annual/quarterly audit plans and individual audits with municipal goals and objectives. Effectively collaborates on larger written projects with colleagues. Finalises the draft audit report with reflection of management comments and auditor's response. Demonstrates effective oral presentation skills. Manages fact-finding and delegates research to other auditors, giving clear, organised assignments. Ensures that audit work is following the norms of Internal Auditing and other standards set by IA. Prepares draft audit project reports on findings complete with management comments for review by the project manager based on the results of the various audit engagements. Make preliminary decisions and recommendations on difficult ethical issues. Job purpose: Conducts auditing and risk assessment assignments associated with the Audit Services and Risk Assessment functionality through conducting preliminary investigations, undertaking research/analysis, implementation of information and systems audit, and application of acceptable auditing controls and reporting within the business units. As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment. Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.