Internal Control Officer; level 7 - Head Office, Bridgetown

Position: Internal Control Officer (level 7) - Head Office, Bridgetown
Cape Nature seeks to appoint an Internal Control Officer.

Your role will focus on executing control activities, monitoring controls, performing investigations and monitoring compliance, all in the effort to ensure the control environment is efficient and effective and that proper governance practices are implemented and practiced. This is a support role to the Team Leader:
Internal Controls and will be key in ensuring the provision of decision-making information to Senior Management, Executive Management, Board and key external stakeholders. You will be required to travel and to interact with all directorates, components and landscapes within the Entity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

KPA 1 - Control Activities

Lead the process of understanding and analysing business processes in order to design detective and preventative controls.

Support, review and advise functional areas on standard operating procedures that have been drafted by business units.

KPA 2 - Monitoring Activities

Execution of procedures for providing assurance and non-assurance services on finance related matters.

Verify compliance with SCM legislation, regulations and policies.

Provide assurance and related services on reported performance information.

Provide assurance and related services on ICT Governance.

Verify compliance with Contract Management framework.

Monitor regularly the implementation of key controls within the Entity.

Monitor implementation of audit action plans by management.

KPA 3 - Compliance Testing

Perform tests to ensure that the Entity complies with applicable legislation and regulations.

Execution of assurance services through compliance inspections.

Monitor ongoing compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.

Monitor implementation of corrective measures where non-compliance was detected.

KPA 4 - Investigations

Perform assessments, determinations and investigations on alleged matters of non-compliance with internal policies and alleged fraud.

Assist in the rendering of fraud and losses management services.

Monitor loss management and fruitless and wasteful expenditure processes of the Entity.

KPA 5 – Knowledge sharing and Governance

Review Entity policies and governance practices for effectiveness, relevance and implementation.

Carry out assignments from the manager on matters related to Strategy and Governance.

Ensure implementation of corrective measures and preventative controls with regard to GRAP, the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.

Monitor compliance with King 4 Report on Good Governance and Corporate Conduct.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and

Experience:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent NQF level 7 diploma in Accounting or Internal Auditing

Valid EB (Code
8) Driver’s license.

2-3 years relevant experience in related field of employment

Recommendations:

Completed SAICA articles will be an advantage

Experience and knowledge of the following:

- Principles and Practices of external and internal auditing

- Policy and procedure analysis and development - Financial norms and standards (GRAP) - PFMA and National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions/Directives - Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and Fraud Prevention Measures - Internal Control Frameworks, Tools and Techniques - Risk Management Frameworks - Performance Information Management Frameworks in the Public Sector - ICT General Controls and Cyber-Security - King 4 Code of Corporate Conduct and Good Governance

Competencies:

Computer literacy plus advanced proficiency in MS Office

Excellent interpersonal, writing and communication skills

Prioritisation and time management skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Strong ability to pay attention to detail and be analytical

Continual improvement mindset

Bilingualism in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape

AS A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:

24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle;

A hybrid working system permitting remote work within limitations, where applicable.

Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for Cape Nature employees;

Staff discounts of up to 50% on Cape Nature accommodation at reserves across the…