Specialist: Automation/internal Controls

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**_Division._**

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**_ Operating Division : Transnet Corporate Centre_**

**_ Position Title : Specialist: Automation of Internal Controls_**

**_ Employee Group : Permanent_**

**_ Department : Finance_**

**_ Location : Johannesburg_**

**_ Reporting To : Snr Spec : Internal Ctrl, Assur & RPRT_**

**_ Grade Level : E_**

**_ Reference Number : 6004159_**

**_ Position Purpose:_**
- Identifying areas within Transnet that require improvements in the internal control processes and developing the appropriate

models to address the shortcomings and overseeing the implementation thereof.
- This must be approached from a holistic perspective, looking at best practice and then adapting as necessary to suit the

Transnet business realities and automation.
- To develop and ensure implementation of sustainably effective internal controls across the Transnet Group, with special

attention to Financial controls.
- Monitor the automation of internal and external audit process at the Group level, ensuring effective and timeous resolution

of audit issues across Transnet and implementation of relevant internal controls to address audit findings.
**_ Position outputs:_**
- Review and monitor status of audit findings across all ODs in Transnet to ensure action plans are completed by process

owners within the due date.
- Oversee the reporting of audit findings as per TIA audit reports and Internal Control Assurance reports to process owners,

control owners, senior and executive management to ensure agreed action plans and recommendations are implemented by
- the specified due date.
- Track all findings (internal and external) and conduct follow up reviews - ensure effective and timeous resolution of audit

issues across the ODs.
- Drive and monitor the control self-assessment (CSA) process across Transnet to ensure controls are assessed for

compliance by management.
- Monitor and evolve the Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM) analytical dashboards that drive auditing via the use of data

and data analytics.
- Develop adhoc Internal Control Assurance reviews at the request of management to provide relevant assurance on control

compliance. Reviews to be conducted in terms of International Internal Auditing standards and Transnet methodology.
- Proactively engage with control owners, process owners, Senior and Executive Management to identify red flag areas, drive

implementation of controls to maintain satisfactory control environment within the relevant functional are to ensure risk is
- mitigated.
- Ensure that the internal control processes and control frameworks are in line with the best practice and ensure compliance

with all relevant legislative framework e.g. IFRS, PFMA, King IV and corporate governance principles.
- Report monthly at Finance GRC Internal Control Steering Committee and other governance meetings the status of Internal

Control indicators and KPI’s (i.e. status of audit findings, control self-assessment results, continuous control monitoring
dashboards, adhoc Internal Control Assurance reviews).
- Perform business process improvement in the organisation, after performing gap analysis of targeted processes.
- Attend various Governance Forums including Combined Assurance, and make relevant recommendations with regards to

processes and performance enhancements and strengthening of system controls.
- Work with TIA (and Combined Assurance) to support the execution of the internal audit and combined assurance plans

effectively.
- Support process owners to develop policies, directives, Standard Operating Procedures.
- Discharge comprehensive continuous control monitoring (CCCMs) using smart analytics through PowerBI highlighting

exceptions per Key Control Indicators (KCI).
**_ Qualifications & Experience:_**
- Degree in Accounting/ Auditing is required.
- CA(SA)/ CIA/ IT Audit qualification will be an added advantage.
- SAICA registration as Chartered Accountant or Registered member of Institute of Internal Auditors would be advantageous
- 5-9 years experience is required with at least 3 years’ experience in an internal audit/ external audit function and within

public sector, including at least 3 years at a senior managerial level.
- Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19.
- Standard Job Requirements- Driver’s license code 08
- Willing to work