IT Audit Manager

Forvis Mazars Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced IT Audit Manager to assess and improve clients' IT processes. You will engage in audit planning, manage a project team, and ensure the delivery of high-quality services. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have 4-6 years of IT auditing experience along with certifications like CISA or CISM. Strong analytical and project management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 4 - 6 years of experience in IT auditing, IT Security, or internal auditing.
• Pursuing certifications like CISA or CISM.
• Program and project delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare for IT Audit engagements.
• Manage budgeting and work in progress.
• Support junior team members in their responsibilities.
• Analyze business and IT systems for risks.
• Maintain long-term client relationships.
• Ensure high quality in client service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer sciences or related major

Tools

SAP

Oracle JDE

SQL

Linux

Job description

IT Audit Manager Forvis Mazars Group•Johannesburg, ZA

Job title : IT Audit Manager

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : January 02, 2026

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Job Description

• Forvis Mazars currently seeking an IT Audit Manager to participate in client engagement teams, whereby he/she will be assessing, improving and evaluating our client’s business and Information Technology (IT) processes and controls, predominantly in their IT environment. You will have the opportunity to bring your knowledge and expertise to our clients in the following key areas:
• IT General Controls
• OS and DB Reviews
• Data Migration Reviews
• SAP Basis and Authorisation Reviews
• Service Organization Controls Reports
• Compliance with various frameworks

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support in planning and preparation for IT Audit engagements, including scoping the work to be performed and running planning meetings with the client
• Budgeting and WIP management
• Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
• Coaching and supporting junior team members in discharging their responsibilities, and having a sufficient understanding of audit methodology to do so
• Manging work of both themselves and their junior team members to ensure engagements are delivered by the deadline date
• Time management on engagements, and tracking the time spent by the engagement team to the deliverables that have been produced and the original budget
• Analyse business, financial and IT systems, and other data processing problems to identify risks and improvements in computer systems and IT- enabled business processes.
• Assist clients in strengthening internal controls and improve IT and business performance. Collaborate with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, risk assessments, and other planning documents.
• Ensure high quality in client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork, informing supervisors of engagement status, and managing staff performance.
• Maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.
• Demonstrating the ability to discuss and resolve audit issues and recommendations with client management.
• Demonstrating thorough understanding of complex information systems and applications to client situations.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, information systems, business and/or other related major.
• Program and project delivery skills, including design and reporting.
• Pursuing, information systems auditing certifications or accounting designations such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM),
• 4 - 6 years of experience in the field of IT auditing, IT Security, information technology operations or internal audit.

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrate excellence in conduct and business ethics.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills and a strong desire to work in a team environment.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to cope in high pressure environments.

Ideally you must also have

• Strong experience in (SAP/Oracle JDE/ SQL/ Linux/ IT General Controls/ DR)

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