Head of Group Internal Audit

The Foschini Group

Cape Town North

4d ago

Position Description :

Head of Group Internal Audit

Responsible for leading the internal audit function within TFG to meet the vision and objectives as determined by the relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities :

Demonstrates a clear commitment to the highest standards of integrity, professional and personal conduct and holds others to the same standards

Manage conflicts with stakeholders in finalising the audit findings

Manages multiple priorities

Determine resources (including people and systems) needed to ensure business needs are met

Supports teamwork by having a positive attitude

Able to lead the team through complex changes

Communicates effectively with stakeholders, customers, IA management team and staff (regarding strategy, plan, focus areas, etc.)

Develops and implements a flexible risk based annual audit plan aligned to the overall assurance framework

Manage stakeholder requirements and expectations iro of project scope and timelines

Plans and allocates resources to meet departmental goals

Approves planning memo for projects to commence (scope, objectives, budget and risks)

Evaluates and recommends assigns ad-hoc audit requests for approval

Ensures the quality of audit projects

Reviews draft and final report

Effectively communicates the audit issues and audit opinion

Escalates significant audit issues

Compile quarterly reports to the Board sub committees and present as required

Compile report and present to Executive Risk Management Committee

Provide input into Integrated Annual Report

Compile Reports to Quarterly Governance committee presentations (CEO and CFO) and present as required

Responsible for budget and projections relating to the specific cost centre

Performs monthly monitoring of actual expenses versus budget

Primary relationship : Assurance Management team members and internal audit team

Secondary relationship : Process owners

Attendance at Board subcommittee meetings as required

Ensures the quality and completeness of fieldwork

Conducts high impact / strategic advisory and assurance projects

Co-sourcing : responsible for managing the relationship, and approving the scope of engagements

Manage relationships with other assurance providers as relevant

Requirements :

CA (SA) or equivalent professional qualification

Membership of professional bodies such as ISACA, CIA (Desirable)

8-10 years General Audit experience

3 -5 years IT related Audit experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing a team

Minimum 5 years proven experience in contributing or participating in risk processes and GRC tools

2 years’ experience of automated internal audit capabilities (Desirable)

Experience in listed environments (Desirable)

Experience working for a multi-national organisation (Desirable)

Competencies and behaviours for success :

Strong ability to persuade and influence others

Ability to formulate IA strategies, aligning it with business strategy

Proven ability to communicate effectively (interpersonal & presentation) at all levels

The ability to work pro-actively and independently

Strong analytical and numerical skills

High levels of accuracy

Good service-orientation mentality

Self-motivated and sets high standards of own performance.

Excellent problem-solving skills

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

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