Africa Talent by Deloitte – Sweden - IT Audit - Senior Consultant

Deloitte Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced IT Audit professional. You will guide junior staff, interact with clients, and provide risk-aligned advice in various IT audit projects. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Information Systems or a related field with significant experience in IT audits. This role provides growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Dynamic working environment

Supportive global organization

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in IT audits and risk assessments.
• Ability to evaluate IT internal controls for improvements.
• Excellent written English and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide junior staff and act as a client contact.
• Test design and implementation of controls in IT Audit projects.
• Provide risk-aligned advice to clients.

Skills

IT auditing

Risk assessment

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of IT standards

Education

University degree in Information Systems or related field

Professional certifications such as CISA or CIA (advantageous)

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Company Description

About Africa Talent by Deloitte (Africa Talent) is a standalone division of Deloitte, owned by Deloitte Africa and Deloitte Netherlands, based in South Africa. Our goal is to meet the growing demand for talent in Africa and Europe; by recruiting and developing talent throughout Sub‑Saharan Africa to service the diverse needs of our clients. Talent employed will have the full experience of Deloitte while gaining both international and local exposure to a diverse set of clients, working remotely from Africa. We aim to create employment in Africa and invest in African talent.

What’s in it for you?

• An ever‑dynamic and growing internal scale‑up with a purpose
• The stability and trustworthiness of a purpose‑driven global brand, ready to build your own future and add to Africa’s prosperity
• Being the driver of Africa Talent’s day‑to‑day operations
• A competitive package of benefits

Job Description

You will guide junior staff and be an important contact person for the client. For IT Audit and Third‑Party Assurance (e.g., ISAE, SOC) projects you will test design, implementation and operating effectiveness for relevant controls in the system. In your report you will give your client solid, risk‑aligned advice that matches organisational risks, people and work ethic. Related projects vary from small‑scale engagements to long‑term IT Audit and Third‑Party Assurance projects.

You will have the opportunity to work on audit and advisory assignments, gaining diverse experiences and learning opportunities. Your responsibilities will increase rapidly as the learning curve is steep.

Qualifications

• A completed university degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or Accounting.
• Favourable if you have obtained professional certifications or passed the examinations for CISA or CIA.
• A completed university degree at master’s level will be advantageous.

Experience & Skills

• 5‑6 years of experience in performing IT audits and risk assessment assignments.
• Strong understanding of complex business and IT processes, and their related risks. Competency in ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle is an added advantage.
• Ability to evaluate IT internal controls and identify opportunities for controls improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Beneficial with experience/accreditation of PCAOB.
• Ability to multi‑task and possess effective time‑management skills.
• Ability to produce high‑quality work deliverables on a timely basis.
• Build and nurture positive working relationships with clients to exceed their expectations.
• Excellent written English and interpersonal skills; a team player, communicator, and self‑starter.
• Knowledge of IT standards, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., ISO27001, COBIT, NIST).

Additional Information

We are always interested in talking with professionals about their next career experience. If you have a passion for learning from talented people and benefit from the support of a global organization and network, apply online now.

If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

Deloitte is an equal‑opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.

At Africa Talent by Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and thrive at work—across every country, in everything we do, every day. We are committed to employment equity and building a diverse and inclusive workplace across the African continent. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups.

We actively support the inclusion of people with disabilities and embrace neurodiversity in the workplace. We recognise and value the unique strengths that neuro‑divergent individuals bring, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

If you require reasonable accommodations in relation to your disability and neurodiverse needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to make adjustments to suit your individual needs.