Specialist: Internal Control

Transnet

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Permanent

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Job Type

Permanent

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Operating Division : TPT POD Corporate H/O


Position Title : Specialist: Internal Control


Employee Group : Permanent


Department : Finance


Location : Durban


Reporting To : Internal Control & Assurance Manager


Grade Level : G


Reference Number : 2021587


Position Purpose:


1.To facilitate the execution and monitor the Internal Control initiatives and activities to ensure effective functioning of the


controls;


2.To assist the Internal Control & Assurance Manager to achieve a sound internal control environment across TPT.


Position outputs:


Monitoring the various internal control systems (example SAP GRC, CSA, CCM, Power BI/Smart Analytics) to ensure that

the Internal Control systems are up to date and accurately completed by the process owners

To actively update and maintain the Smart Analytics Dashboard on an ad-hoc and monthly basis, extract reports, review

data exceptions and obtain sign off and explanation for variances from the relevant process owners

To utilise data from SAP, Smart Analytics to proactively identify control breakdowns – utilise data to support the effective

functioning of controls within key risk areas of the business

To engage with Transnet Internal Audit to provide smart analytics information that will assist with creating efficiencies in

audits;

To assist the Internal Control & Assurance Manager to maintain an accurate database for the internal control systems to

ensure data is up to date and accurate and ensure users are adequately trained on the system

To extract reports from the various internal control systems and assist the Internal Control & Assurance Manager actively

follow up with the relevant process owner and control owner on exceptions to ensure completeness and accuracy of the

system.


To prepare the compilation of monthly Internal Control reports for TPT FINCO, EXCO and Internal Control Steerco.

Identify non-compliance to controls, develop and propose mitigating controls and monitor implementation of mitigations

To assist Internal Control & Assurance Manager to incorporate Data Analytics into ad-hoc reviews at the request of

Functional Internal Control champions to assess compliance to controls across TPT functional areas.

Conduct follow up reviews for all Priority 4 and 5 audit findings raised using Transnet Audit Methodology

Qualifications & Experience:


An under-graduate qualification (such as a B.Com Accounting degree) is required.

At least 3 years’ experience in an internal control unit (or a similar environment) is required.

Competencies:


Knowledge required:


Basic understanding of internal audit methodology and concepts

Understanding of design of control to mitigate risks

PFMA and other applicable legislation

SAP GRC

Skills Required:


High Ethical Standards

Computer Literacy, MS Office as a minimum

Communication skills: verbal and written

Planning and Organising

Strong interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Time management skills

Report writing

Project management