Senior Manager : Head Of Specialised Audit Services

Auditor-General of South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Auditor-General of South Africa seeks a senior manager to support strategic coordination and stakeholder engagement within the Specialized Audit Services (SAS). This role involves leading strategic projects, ensuring compliance, and fostering a collaborative environment. Candidates should have substantial management experience and hold a CA(SA) qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years post qualification experience with at least 4 years in a senior management role.
• Experience in Big 4 Audit firms, Management Consulting or Public Sector is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support HoSAS in achieving strategic deliverables.
• Lead and manage strategic projects within the SAS function.
• Guide, mentor, and oversee performance of managers in the HoSAS function.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Analytical Skills

Education

CA(SA), BCOM, BSC Computer Science / Engineering

Job description

Requirement Overview

The purpose of this role is to support the HoSAS and the office the HoSAS to ensure the effective and efficient strategic coordination, monitoring, and reporting of SAS (Specialised Audit Services) related functions. This role involves, however not limited to facilitating stakeholder engagements, and providing leadership in driving the implementation of key SAS strategic and operational objectives that capsulate the intent of SAS strategy and ensuring continuous improvements. The role will act as a key partner with internal and external stakeholders in delivering the objectives of the SAS’s function, ensuring alignment with the AGSA’s strategic goals and enhancing audit efficiency.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

• Support the translation of the AGSA's strategic vision into actionable plans and processes for the BU.
• Provide strategic support to the HoSAS and leadership of the portfolio, with particular emphasis on supporting the HoSAS in achieving the strategic deliverables within the portfolio and strategic projects driven from the HoSAS office.
• Drive execution, monitoring and enhancements of SAS strategy.
• Offer innovative insights and actionable strategies to address audit and stakeholder priorities effectively.
• Develop clear communication strategies to keep business units aligned with the strategic objectives of the SAS function.
• Gain an understanding of the organisation, government priorities, environmental factors and participate fully in all strategic deliberations.
• Monitor performance against strategic objectives and provide continuous feedback to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
• Evaluate SAS outcomes and contribute to strategic decision-making by providing actionable insights based on audit results and stakeholder needs.

Product management

• Support BULs relating to specialised audit services portfolios.
• Monitor and track the execution of the annual audit cycle, ensuring compliance with relevant legislatures.
• Coordinate and report on the strategic impact of audit recommendations, identifying areas of improvement for the Business Unit Leader and Head of SAS.
• Coordinate and support all governance and non-governance committees/ forums led by the Head of SAS.
• Lead and manage strategic projects within the SAS function, ensuring that all initiatives align with the AGSA’s vision and are delivered on time and within scope.
• Provide project management support for critical initiatives, ensuring successful completion in line with stakeholder expectations.
• Track and report on the progress of SAS initiatives, providing regular updates to the Head of SAS and Business Unit Leaders.
• Identify and manage audit-related risks, providing insights on potential operational risks and mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the development of governance structures and quality assurance processes.
• Co-ordination of input into policy development concerning SAS methodologies, ethics, and risk management.
• Coordinate, analysis and synthesis information within the SAS portfolio.
• Provide first line review to reports, resubmitted to the HOSAS.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a strategic partner in managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with key partners (civil society organisations/ professional bodies) and support the Business Unit Leader in managing critical relationships across audits.
• Facilitate meetings, engagements, and communications between senior managers and external partners to ensure continuous alignment with the AGSA’s strategic vision.
• Lead coordination HOA/CPO/ CRO/ CTO/ CFO/ Audit Support portfolios.

People Management

• Guide, mentor, and oversee the performance of managers and administrators within the HoSAS function, ensuring high performance and alignment with organisational goals.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the CPO’s office and the people portfolio to drive initiatives and opportunities for SAS.
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, fostering professional growth within the team.
• Work closely with the Business Unit Leaders to implement and monitor people development plans, ensuring alignment with the broader organisational people strategy.
• Participate and/or take lead in the business unit transformation/culture plans.
• Provide support to the management team regarding centre management and other people related tasks.

Financial Management

• Assist in the management and oversight of budget allocations within the SAS portfolio.
• Contribute to efficient planning and forecasting to support the financial sustainability of the SAS units.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external policies, procedures related to all disciplines especially, financial and operational management.
• Contribute to the compiling of the HoSAS unit budget, implement and monitor the budget for the allocated critical projects driven from SAS unit.
• Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures. (duplicated, bullet two above)
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures. (duplicated, bullet two above)
• Manage supply chain processes within scope of work.

Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)

• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments delegated by the HoSAS not stipulated in the role profile description as and when required.

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

• This position requires a minimum qualification of CA (SA), BCOM, BSC Computer Science / Engineering or relevant equivalent qualification.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years post qualification experience with at least 4 years in a senior management or leadership role, with exposure in any of the Big 4 Audit firms, Management Consulting and Public Sector as an added advantage.

Closing Statement

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date. To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters. This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from the us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.