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One of South Africa most prestigious banks is looking for a Chief Operating Officer in the Internal Audit Division. The candidate will manage 6 direct reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate development of Annual Audit Plan & review the organisations Control Issue processes
• Manage senior Internal Audit and business stakeholders
• Chair Programmes and Project Steering Committees
• Responsible for Internal Audit Risk and Control Assessment, responsible for relevant Internal Audit Control Issues (CIFLS)
• Participate in relevant strategic forums and meetings to remain up to date with operational and risk environment.
• Internal Audit's financial budgeting, financial control and reporting.
• Coordinate, track and monitor departmental business performance, productivity and efficiency.
• Develop & maintain Internal Audit's financial plan and budget portfolio, incorporating the strategy and environment of the organisation into the financial shape Internal Audit, aligned with the head office Internal Audit.
• Coordinate the development of financial cost charge out model for Internal Audit and related stakeholder engagement.
• Distribute & manage allocation of budget to relevant Internal Audit teams (cost centres) with associated financial control.
•• Coordinate the actions or approval of other business units for policy or strategic direction changes
• Determining the strategic direction of Internal Audit, ensuring total alignment to Internal Audit
••• Interface with the Chief Internal Auditors' direct reports on a regular basis to understand the operating environment and to assist them to prioritise focus areas and, where relevant, budget allocation
• Participate in the recruitment process for senior roles in the business unit by conducting pre-screening together with the HRBP for the cluster.
• Working with the Head of HR for the cluster, coordinate the execution of performance reviews for business unit heads ensuring that appropriate preparation is done prior to formal reviews with Chief Internal Auditor.
• Prepare the key themes, presentations and reviews for the Chief Internal Auditor and assist with detailed content when required. Ensure that presentations are packaged to reflect the business unit brand and the preferred style.
• Interact with Internal Audit and other business units on behalf of the Chief Internal Auditor, to facilitate problem solving and to ensure group-wide interaction and integration.
• Screen requests for meeting or event to be attended by the Chief Internal Auditor and determine which ones would be appropriate for personal attendance and which ones should be delegated to other managers in the business unit.
• Administration, governance and communication.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
CA (SA)
Exposure to strategy and policy setting in an Internal Audit environment
Financial management experience
5 or more years working experience in the financial services industry
Exposure to client relationship management
Track record of successful development, implementation or enhancement of operational control frameworks
Project direction & implementation
Track record in delivery of cost effective and top quality client services
Expertise in strategy, planning & development
Ability to maintain a network of contacts both outside and across the organisation
Internal Audit experience in financial services industry.
Experience in dealing with complex and multiple stakeholders

Please contact Bronwyn Mortimer on 011 783 3570 or email your CV to bronwyn.mortimer@robertwalters.com for a more detailed job specification