Assistant Manager - Internal Audit and IT Audit

Moore Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A South African recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Manager for Internal Audit and IT Audit. This role requires operational support for audit engagements, ensuring compliance with professional standards while managing multiple projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in related fields, relevant professional certification, and at least 5 years of audit experience, including 1-2 years in a managerial position. Strong leadership and client management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant Internal Audit and/or IT Audit experience.
• At least 1–2 years in a Manager/Assistant Manager role.
• South African citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, and delivery of internal and IT audit engagements.
• Oversee engagement planning and provide technical guidance.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Audit methodology compliance

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Internal Auditing, Accounting, Finance

Relevant Honours degree

Professional certification (CIA and/or CISA)

Job description

Assistant Manager – Internal Audit and IT Audit

Position Overview

The Internal/IT Audit Manager will act as a level of support to the Associate Director by providing operational support on effective planning, execution, and delivery of internal and IT audit engagements. The role ensures audits are conducted in line with firm methodology, professional standards, and client expectations, requiring strong technical expertise, sound professional judgement, and the ability to manage multiple engagements concurrently while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Methodology

• Ensure full compliance with audit methodology, documentation standards, and applicable professional frameworks (IIA Standards, ISAs, ISACA guidance, SOC/ISAE standards).
• Review and challenge audit files to ensure conclusions are supported by sufficient and appropriate evidence.
• Take accountability for overall engagement quality and consistency across all IT and Internal audits.

Technical Oversight & Risk Management

• Oversee engagement planning, including risk assessments, scoping, and audit approach design.
• Provide technical guidance on complex audit, IT, and governance matters.
• Ensure key risks are appropriately identified, assessed, and addressed through audit procedures.
• Review and approve significant IT/internal audit judgements, findings, and recommendations.

Engagement & Resource Management

• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Allocate resources appropriately across engagements and monitor utilisation and progress.
• Proactively identify engagement risks, delays, or scope changes and implement corrective actions.

Leadership, Coaching & Review

• Lead, mentor, and develop staff within this team.
• Review work performed by the team, providing clear, constructive feedback.
• Support Associate Director in performance management, coaching, and readiness for promotion within the team.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a primary point of contact for clients on assigned engagements.
• Manage client expectations, scope discussions, and resolution of issues professionally.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for value‑added services.

Training & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to internal training initiatives, technical updates, and methodology enhancements.
• Stay abreast of emerging risks, regulatory developments, and professional standards.
• Support firm initiatives aimed at improving audit quality, efficiency, and innovation.

Minimum Requirements

• South African citizen.
• Bachelor's degree in Internal Auditing, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Relevant Honours degree (recommended).
• Professional certification completed (CIA and/or CISA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Internal Audit and/or IT Audit experience, with at least 1–2 years at a Manager/Assistant Manager level.