AVP, Audit Manager – Technology (L10)

Synchrony; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in South Africa is seeking an AVP, Audit Manager to manage IT audits. This role involves executing the audit plan, participating in risk assessment, and providing insights into technology controls. Candidates should have 4+ years of IT audit experience and a relevant bachelor's degree. The position offers flexible work arrangements and requires proficiency in cloud services, particularly AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

Benefits

Best-in-class employee benefits

Flexibility and choice for employees

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience in IT Audit including Information Security.
• Technical Knowledge of AWS, Google, and MS Azure cloud services.
• Currently pursuing CISA, CIA, or CISSP certification.

Responsibilities

• Execute audit projects from start to finish with limited direction.
• Assist in risk assessment and development of the Internal Audit plan.
• Participate in the audit planning process and logistics.

Skills

IT Audit

Information Security

Technical Knowledge of AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Microsoft Azure

Job description

AVP, Audit Manager – Technology (L10)

Company Overview

Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry’s most complete digitally enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries including digital, health and wellness, retail, telecommunications, home, auto, outdoors, pet and more.

• We have recently been ranked #2 among India’s Best Companies to Work for by Great Place to Work. We were among the Top 50 India’s Best Workplaces in Building a Culture of Innovation by GPTW and Top 25 among Best Workplaces in BFSI by GPTW. We have also been recognized by AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards among the Top 20 Mid‑Sized Companies, ranked #3 among Top Rated Companies for Women, and Top‑Rated Financial Services Companies.
• We offer Flexibility and Choice for all employees and provide best‑in‑class employee benefits and programs that cater to work‑life integration and overall well‑being.
• We provide career advancement and upskilling opportunities, focusing on Advancing Diverse Talent to take up leadership roles.

Organizational Overview

Synchrony’s Internal Audit function serves as an independent and objective function aimed at enhancing the organization’s governance, risk management, and controls. Internal Audit’s purpose‑driven work adds value to the company by safeguarding a controlled foundation in support of agile and innovative company growth; performing risk‑based audit activities designed to identify worthwhile and impactful insights.

Role Summary/Purpose

The AVP, Audit Manager – IT will be part of the IT Audit team within the Internal Audit department. The IT Audit team is the 3rd line of defense and is responsible for executing all IT related controls from both design and operating effectiveness perspectives.

This position is for an AVP, IT Audit Manager and reports into an IT Audit Senior Manager. The applicant must demonstrate subject matter expertise and will be responsible for executing on the technology audit plan primarily covering Synchrony Financials’ Information Technology organization. In addition, the incumbent will participate in the annual risk assessment and planning process, conduct continuous monitoring activities, and support report outs to leaders within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate as a team member on scheduled audits, executing audit projects from start to finish with limited direction from the Senior Audit Manager
• Assist the Senior Audit Manager and the Audit Director in the risk assessment and development of the SYF Internal Audit annual plan
• Will serve as a subject matter expert in one or more of the following areas: Technology infrastructure, Information Security, IT Project Management, Application Controls
• Participate in the audit planning process, including logistics, scoping, staffing and audit approach as directed by the Senior Audit Manager
• Track and validate findings/issues to ensure they are appropriately addressed, including MRAs and other high‑risk issues
• Participate in Continuous Monitoring activities over the Information Technology function
• Prepare draft written audit reports and other presentations for review and approval by the Senior Audit Manager
• Conduct and document detailed process walkthroughs with management, including the identification of process risks and controls
• Document clear audit work papers that succinctly articulate purpose, scope, procedures and conclusions of test work performed
• Identify control gaps or control deficiencies and assess the impact to the business
• Present audit results to internal audit leadership, as well as business management
• Maintain internal audit competency through ongoing professional development
• Maintain understanding of current and emerging risks within the subject area
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience in IT Audit including Information Security or IT Controls. In lieu of relevant bachelor’s degree, 6+ years’ experience in audit, or related field.
• Accounting/Financial services or related field.
• Technical Knowledge of AWS/Google/MS Azure cloud services

Desired Skills/Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in MIS or Computer Science, Finance, business, or equivalent related field
• Currently holds or is actively pursuing CISA/CIA/CISSP or other relevant professional designation/association.
• Understanding of the NIST Framework, Financial Services Profile
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of Internal Audit concepts and methodologies
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the Institute of Internal Audit’s International Professional Practice of Internal Audit
• Prior experience in banking or financial services industry, including managing and understanding regulatory expectations
• Eligibility Criteria:
• Bachelor's degree in MIS or Computer Science, Finance, business, or equivalent related field with 4 years of experience in IT Audit including Information Security or IT Controls Function,
• Accounting/Financial services or related field or in lieu of a degree, 6 years of experience in IT Audit including Information Security or IT Controls Function, Accounting/Financial services or related field.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience in IT Audit including Information Security or IT Controls. In lieu of relevant bachelor’s degree, 6+ years’ experience in audit, or related field.

Work Timings

03:00 PM to 12:00 AM IST. This role qualifies for Enhanced Flexibility and Choice offered in Synchrony India and will require the incumbent to be available between 06:00 AM Eastern Time – 11:30 AM Eastern Time (timings are anchored to US Eastern hours and will adjust twice a year locally). This window is for meetings with India and US teams. The remaining hours will be flexible for the employee to choose. Exceptions may apply periodically due to business needs. Please discuss this with the hiring manager for more details.

For Internal Applicants

• Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role, before applying
• Inform your manager and HRM before applying for any role on Workday
• Ensure that your professional profile is updated (fields such as education, prior experience, other skills) and it is mandatory to upload your updated resume (Word or PDF format)
• Must not be any corrective action plan (Formal/Final Formal)
• L8+ Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in their current role and level are only eligible.
• L8+ Employees are eligible to apply.

Level / Grade : 10

Job Family Group: Internal Audit