IT Assurance Manager: Controls & Audit Lead

PKF Cape Town; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

PKF Cape Town is seeking an IT Assurance Manager to lead and deliver IT assurance engagements across a diverse client portfolio, focusing on IT General Controls, application controls and IT audit support within external financial statement audits.

The role involves mentoring junior staff, developing IT Assurance methodologies, and collaborating with audit partners to ensure high-quality services aligned with standards and firm methodologies.

Qualifications

• Professional IT audit and assurance qualifications relevant to financial audits.
• Experience with ITGCs, application controls or IT-related audit work.
• Experience in professional services or audit environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform IT audit engagements, including ITGCs and application controls testing.
• Support external financial audit teams with IT-related components.
• Develop firm IT Assurance methodologies, templates and guidance.
• Upskill trainees and supervise staff to strengthen the department.
• Use data analytics tools to enhance audit evidence and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Client management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

CA(SA)

CIA

CISA

ISO qualifications

Tools

CaseWare Working Papers

Power BI

SQL

Python

CaseWare IDEA

Job description

PKF Cape Town is seeking an IT Assurance Manager to lead and deliver IT assurance engagements across a diverse client portfolio, focusing on IT General Controls, application controls and IT audit support within external financial statement audits.

The role involves mentoring junior staff, developing IT Assurance methodologies, and collaborating with audit partners to ensure high-quality services aligned with standards and firm methodologies.