Internal Audit Manager at CIMERWA PLC: Deadline: 22-03-2023

• Experience in internal or external audit
• Managerial Experience
• Manufacturing and Mining industry experience
• Big Four training
• In country experience
• Develop a strategic and annual internal audit plan by providing input into key risks and controls, as well as management concerns
• Develop the annual internal audit calendar and communicate with the relevant role players
• Present the proposed plan at the ARCC meeting, and ensure that any amendments are tabled to the ARCC and approved of
• Implement the approved Group Internal Audit (GIA) strategy set by Head Group Internal Audit
• Plan, execute and report on annual audit plan engagements within the prescribed deadlines and timeframes and in accordance with Group Internal Audit’s methodology and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards
• Manage projects and engagements effectively through the management and consideration of resources, hours, expenses, and productivity
• Monitor the progress of the annual audit plan and take corrective action as required
  
  
  
• Coordination of internal audit activities and take cognisance of the interdependencies with other countries and/or Group plans to ensure the department functions as a cohesive unit or to ensure delivery in terms of Group plan.
• Prepare audit reports in a balanced, holistic manner that is accurate and reflective of the internal audit activities carried out and demonstrates consistent and clear language
• Management, reporting and follow-up of Issue Tracking.
• Facilitate appropriately approved ad-hoc internal audit requests and provide relevant feedback to audit teams on client interactions
• Produce the Annual Assessment report, as well as input into the format of the report that is provided to key stakeholders.
• Present the Progress Status and Annual Assessment reports at the ARCC meetings.
• Manage the day-to-day administration and activities of the internal audit function.
• Maintain accurate time records
• Report internal audit function’s progress and status as well as results of work performed to relevant stakeholders (e.g. Subsidiary EXCO, Head GIA) at frequencies prescribed by stakeholders (typically monthly).
• Deputise for Head of Group Internal Audit as required
• Analyse the Internal Audit strategy to determine the financial requirements
• Compile the annual and strategic budget in accordance with the templates, guidelines and parameters provided by Group Finance and submit for approval
• Monitor the expenditure against the budget and ensure that spending occurs within the budgetary restrictions
• Ensure that only authorised/approved overspending is incurred according to procedures
• Provide explanations for variances where required
• Conduct the budget reviews as prescribed by Finance and adjust the budget where necessary
• Preparation of stakeholder reporting for input into Group Exco and Group ARCC (Audit Risk and compliance Committee)
• Provide audit software and methodology training to appropriate end users where required
• Providing ongoing communication to clients throughout the audit process to manage client expectations
• Maintain client relationships through regular site visits
• Act as the key point of reference for clients regarding internal audit requests
• Network with group and industry counterparts
• Research frameworks and market trends and continuously improve methodology and standards
• Appraise the performance of direct reports and monitor adherence to expected standards.
• Offer guidance and support and if required take appropriate disciplinary action
• Coach and train team members to perform optimally in their roles
• Provide direct reports with opportunities for growth and development through on-the-job training and feedback
• Participate in the selection and appointment of new team members
• Support the onboarding of new team members
• Conduct regular meetings and promote open and ongoing communication with the team
• Approve the leave of direct reports and manage overtime where applicable
• CIMERWA Values driven
• Emotional intelligence
• Provide strategic direction
• People agility
• Building collaborative relationships
• Mental agility
• Aligning performance for success
• Navigating through complexity
• Building organisational talent
• Futuristic thinking
• Leadership judgement/ Decisiveness
• Managing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Personal mastery
• Corporate political savvy
• Self-awareness
• Business Planning & Resource Management
• Results agility
• Effective meeting management
• Business acumen
• Systems thinking
• Problem-solving
• Creative and innovative thinking
• High-impact communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Facilitation capabilities
• Occupational health and safety
• Project management/coordination
• Digital literacy
• Relating and networking
• Influencing
• Change agility
• Organisational knowledge
• Coping with pressures and setbacks
• Planning and organising
• Attention to detail
• Conflict management
• Ability to disseminate information concisely and logically to all levels of stakeholders
• Communication
• Consultative
• Negotiation
• Presentation
• Problem-solving, innovative thinking and navigating complexities
• Stakeholder management
• Time management
• Organisational skills
• Report writing
• Resource planning and allocation
• Analytical
• Interpretation of data
• Project management
• Risk management
• We always do the right things: We hold each other accountable and always act with integrity
• Excellence in all we do: We strive for excellence in all we do
• Our people our strength: We value all our people and recognise that each one of us is essential to our success
• Passion: We inspire each other with our positive attitude and energy as we strive to be the best
• Customer Focused: Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and we exceed their expectations every time
• Technical Auditing and accounting principles
• Corporate governance and internal audit standards
• Relevant finance and audit legislation
• MS Office
• Ability and willingness to travel
  
  
  

2-3years

• Develop a strategic and annual internal audit plan by providing input into key risks and controls, as well as management concerns
• Develop the annual internal audit calendar and communicate with the relevant role players

Present the proposed plan at the ARCC meeting, and ensure that any amendments are tabled to the ARCC and approved of

• Manage the day-to-day administration and activities of the internal audit function.
• Maintain accurate time records
• Report internal audit function’s progress and status as well as results of work performed to relevant stakeholders (e.g. Subsidiary EXCO, Head GIA) at frequencies prescribed by stakeholders (typically monthly).
• Deputise for Head of Group Internal Audit as required

• Preparation of stakeholder reporting for input into Group Exco and Group ARCC (Audit Risk and compliance Committee)
• Provide audit software and methodology training to appropriate end users where required

• Providing ongoing communication to clients throughout the audit process to manage client expectations
• Maintain client relationships through regular site visits
• Act as the key point of reference for clients regarding internal audit requests
• Network with group and industry counterparts
• Research frameworks and market trends and continuously improve methodology and standards

• Appraise the performance of direct reports and monitor adherence to expected standards.
• Offer guidance and support and if required take appropriate disciplinary action
• Coach and train team members to perform optimally in their roles
• Provide direct reports with opportunities for growth and development through on-the-job training and feedback
• Participate in the selection and appointment of new team members
• Support the onboarding of new team members
• Conduct regular meetings and promote open and ongoing communication with the team
• Approve the leave of direct reports and manage overtime where applicable