Management Assurance officer (SP5)- MASS

Listing reference: capbw_001552
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 29 April 2024
Position summary
Industry: Banking
Job category: Credit Analysis and Risk Management
Location: Windhoek
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
Introduction
Responsible for planning, execution and performing of assigned review duties and tasks before engagement which are based on the effectiveness and adequacy of controls. Communicates identified issues with management to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.
Job description

Key Performance areas (KPAs)
  1.    Planning
  2. •    Prepare logistic planning when travelling outside Windhoek;
  3. •    Logged SSP to arrange network connection with branch or support units;
  4. •    Create folder on drive 
  5. •    Draft an engagement letter to the Manager for review
  6. •    Request Credit mandates, reconciliation assessment, staff list and RCSA report during period;
  7. •    Conduct meetings to discuss audit findings with management
  8. •    Assist to determine scope of review and resources requirement  interventions
  9. •    Attend monthly meetings
2.    Execution
•     Update working papers regularly;
•    Perform substantive testing/test of controls
•    Perform detailed review on all work-papers
•    Ensure that Issue Closures on MAS findings are addressed effectively. 
•    Participate in closing meetings with client at the end of fieldwork, providing clear explanations for identified issues
 
3.    Reporting
•    Compile and draft detailed report after fieldwork
•    Submit the draft report to the Manager for review
 
4.    Talent Management and Succession Planning
•    Identify appropriate and learning and developing opportunities for self and staff;
•    Ensure that the staff Personal Development Plans are in accordance with the Management Assurance review plan;
•    Ensure that engagement reviews are performed for all assignments and for all staff on a timely basis;
•    Implement Talent Management and Succession Planning

5.    Knowledge Management
•    Do research business area to be reviewed to gain insight into operations and the various processes;
•    Read manuals, policies and circulars on area to be reviewed;
•    Use of technology / methodology resources.
 
6.  Relationship Management
•    Assisting fellow Management Assurance Officers on engagements when require to; 
•    Build long-term, trusting relationships with control owners based on a demonstrated commitment to their interests over time;
•    Build an internal network - while maintaining independence - that crosses business lines; and
•    Adapt to varied cultural styles and non-verbal cues by applying interpersonal awareness to read and appreciate others' differences, concerns and motivations.

7.    Quality
•    Perform appropriate Management Assurance review procedures for all engagements in line with departmental standards;
•    Adherence to the risk management, quality policies and/or methodologies; and
•    Perform self-review of one’s own work across the service delivery chain/process

Minimum requirements

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
 
•    Computer literacy essential (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
•    Budgeting and planning skills
•    Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
•    Passion to work with people 
•    Experience in Internal Auditing will be an advantage
•    Communication skills (verbally, writing)
•    Experience in controls and root cause analysis will be an advantage
•    Must be in possession of a valid Code B Driver’s license
•    Must be willing to travel extensively and be away from home regularly
 
QUALIFICATIONS
•    Grade 12
•    At least 5-10 years working experience in an internal /external audit /risk/Management assurance environment of which 5 years in a Retail banking environment, or
•    Study towards an approved and relevant professional certification in Auditing or
•    Having a post graduate degree or equivalence in the following disciplines:
•    Internal Audit
•    Banking
•    Experience in financial services
 

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