About the Role
The Department Of Public Service And Administration is seeking a Senior Auditor: Financial Audit based in Pretoria, Gauteng. This critical role involves overseeing the annual audit plan projects, ensuring they meet established timelines and quality standards. As a Senior Auditor, you will play a pivotal part in maintaining the integrity of public service finances, contributing directly to the transparency and accountability that our communities depend on. Your work will not only support robust financial management but also enhance public trust in government operations.
In this position, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, reporting, and closure of various audit projects. You will collaborate closely with your colleagues and report on progress to the Assistant Director: Financial Audit on a weekly basis. The impact of your efforts will resonate throughout the community, ensuring that public resources are managed effectively and responsibly.
About the Department
The Department Of Public Service And Administration is dedicated to fostering a professional, accountable public service that meets the needs of South African citizens. With a commitment to enhancing service delivery and improving governance, this department plays a crucial role in shaping policies and practices that affect every citizen. Working within this department means contributing to a mission that prioritizes integrity, efficiency, and excellence in public service.
What You’ll Do
- Plan and manage the annual audit projects according to approved timelines and deliverables.
- Compile and maintain electronic audit software for planning and execution phases of assigned projects.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards, methodologies, and procedures set by the Chief Directorate.
- Report weekly progress of audit projects to the Assistant Director: Financial Audit.
- Execute closure processes for audit projects, ensuring all deliverables are met.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Auditing/Accounting (NQF Level 6).
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Financial Auditing.
- Recommended membership with the Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Strong understanding of internal auditing standards and methodologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in computer literacy and business process analysis.
- Valid driver’s license.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected].
Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Auditing / Accounting (NQF Level 6).Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Financial Auditor.
Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors is recommended.
Job related knowledge: The Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Risk based internal audit methodologies and 5 procedures and software.
Job related skills: Communication skill (written and verbal).
Interviewing skills.
Analytical skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Computer literacy.
Business process analysis skills.
Risk and control assessment skills.
A valid driver’s license.
Job Duties
Perform the Planning of the annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda.Perform the compilation of the electronic audit software of the Planning Phase Deliverables of the performance and Financial Audit Directorate’s projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis, and report progress to the Assistant Director: Financial Audit on a weekly basis.
Perform the Execution of the annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda.
Perform the compilation of the electronic audit software of the execution phase deliverables of the performance and Financial Audit Directorate’s projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis, and report progress to the Assistant Director: Financial Audit on a weekly basis.
Perform the defined scope of the Reporting of the annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda.
Perform the compilation of the electronic audit software of the execution phase deliverables of the performance and Financial Audit Directorate’s projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis, and report progress to the Assistant Director: Financial Audit on a weekly basis.
Perform the Closure of the annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda.
Perform the compilation of the electronic audit software of the execution phase deliverables of the performance and Financial Audit Directorate’s projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis, and report progress to the Assistant Director: Financial Audit on a weekly basis
