Deputy Director: Financial Audits

Overview

Deputy Director: Financial Audits at KZN Provincial Treasury in Pietermaritzburg, requiring a relevant NQF Level 7 qualification and IIA SA or SAICA membership.

Requirements

• A NQF Level 7 Qualification (Bachelor’s degree, Bachelor of Technology or Advanced Diploma) in Auditing and Accounting/Accounting/ Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting / Accounting Sciences in Internal Auditing / Financial Accounting / Internal Auditing.
• Membership of Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (II A SA) or South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
• A minimum of 3- years’ junior management experience in conducting or providing technical support in internal /external auditing.
• A valid Driver’s License.
• People with disabilities without valid driver’s licenses will be assisted by the department to meet work related travel obligations.
• Skills, Knowledge And Competencies: Constitution PFMA and Treasury Regulations PSRF (Public Service Regulatory Framework) Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing General Recognised Accounting Principles Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Modified Cash Standard MTEF budget compilation and analysis Enterprise Risk Management Teammate Audit system Verbal and written communication abilities Problem-solving Analytical and numeracy Auditing and report writing Quantitative method tools Good interpersonal relations Research Report writing Project planning and management Change management Time management Policy analysis and development Statistical and quantitative analysis Financial management People management Strategic planning Chairing of meetings Computer skills: Spreadsheets (MS Excel), word processing (MS Word), Power Point (MS Office), internet and intranet.

Duties

• Develop and review the strategic and annual plans for Internal Audit services for the Provincial Departments based on the results for the Provincial or Departmental risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain methodologies, policies and procedure manuals for Internal Audit services.
• Manage the implementation of Internal Audit projects, policies, methodologies and procedure manuals.
• Manage and provide value adding recommendations for improving the institutions governance, risks and controls and monitor the implementation thereof.
• Maintain relationships with client management and internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the resources.

How to apply

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury, P O Box 3613, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or 145 Chief Albert Luthuli Road Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications can also be submitted via the e-services system please assess this site on (eservices.gov.za) FOR ATTENTION : Ms N Cele

Enquiries: Ms K Nkgabutle Tel No: (033) 897 4429

Notes

Preferences: African Females, African Males Females and people with disabilities who meet the requirements. The new Z83 form must be used effective 1st January 2021 and can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. The Z83 Must Be Completed In Full. Application must be accompanied by a detailed CV Only the provisionally shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit supporting documents (certified copies of qualifications, drivers license etc.) All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake to pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Applicants need to ensure that they obtain and submit their foreign qualifications verified with SAQA if shortlisted or provisionally shortlisted. Non-South African citizens or permanent residency holders, if provisionally shortlisted, will be required to submit proof of citizenship. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. The Department will also conduct reference checks with HR of current /previous employer(s), besides the references provided on the CV. Candidates will be subjected to security screening and a technical assessment. Under no circumstances will be faxed, emailed and late applications be accepted. The Department discourages applications sent via registered mail and will not be held responsible for applications that are not collected from the post office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application reaches the Department timeously. Regrettably, due to excessive budget cuts, the department is not in a position to meet any travel subsistence costs relating to recruitment processes, or relocation and resettlement costs for successful candidates. Should you not hear from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Candidates who do not comply with the above mentioned will not be considered. OTHER POSTS