IT Audit Manager

Onafriq; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in South Africa is seeking an IT Audit Manager to oversee risk-based IT audits related to governance, cybersecurity, and technology risks. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, 5+ years of audit experience, and strong knowledge of IT General Controls. This position requires excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders and deliver actionable audit reports. The firm offers a competitive salary, unlimited leave, and a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Competitive salary package

Bonuses

Well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT audit or IT risk.
• Managerial or supervisory role experience (2-3 years).
• Strong knowledge of COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based IT audits.
• Manage end-to-end IT audit engagements.
• Engage with stakeholders to discuss risks and controls.

Skills

IT General Controls testing

Communications in English

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field

Professional Certifications (CISA preferred)

Financial Services Experience

Job description

Overview

Onafriq is an omnichannel network of networks, making borders matter less by providing our partners with a single pathway to unlock the full power of cross-border and cross-platform payment solutions.

With a network spanning over 40 African markets, Onafriq connects over 1 billion mobile money wallets, 500 million bank accounts, and 200,000 agents in Nigeria, enabling domestic and cross-border disbursements and collections, card issuing and processing, agency banking, and treasury services.

By connecting global and regional enterprises, mobile money operators, money transfer operators, banks, fintechs, and online and offline merchants, supported by world-class regulatory and compliance capabilities and a strong regional presence in 10 offices in Africa, and others in the UK, US, and China, Onafriq is ushering in a new era of access for people across the African continent and beyond.

The Role

We\'re looking for a highly organized, proactive IT Audit Manager who will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing risk-based IT audits to provide independent assurance over the effectiveness of IT governance, controls, cybersecurity, data integrity, and technology-related risks for the Onafriq Group. The role supports the organisation\'s governance, risk management, and compliance objectives in line with applicable regulations and leading practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute on a risk-based IT audit plan aligned to the organisation\'s risk assessment and Internal Audit strategy.
• Lead and manage end-to-end IT audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Perform audits across key systems such as ERP, core business applications, cloud platforms, and third-party environments.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of:
• • IT General Controls (access management, change management, IT operations)
  • Application controls
  • Cybersecurity and information security controls
  • Data protection, governance and integrity

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Assess IT governance structures and alignment with King IV, COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, and organisational policies.
• Review compliance with applicable legislation and regulations, including GDPR and relevant industry requirements.
• Evaluate technology risks associated with digital transformation, system implementations, and outsourcing arrangements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Engage with senior management, IT leadership, and business stakeholders to discuss risks, control weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare clear, concise, and value-adding audit reports with practical recommendations.
• Present audit results to management.
• Track and follow up on the implementation of agreed management actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5 years or more experience in IT audit, IT risk, or technology assurance, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong experience in IT General Controls and application controls testing.
• In-depth knowledge of ITGCs, application controls, and cybersecurity principles.
• Knowledge of COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001.
• King IV governance principles.
• GDPR requirements.
• Financial Services Experience.
• Experience in data Analytics.
• Professional Certifications Required.
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) – strongly preferred.
• CISM, CRISC, CIA, or CISSP – advantageous.

You will be a good fit if you are/have

• Demonstrated organization and time management skills.
• Superior communication skills in English, both written and oral.
• Relationship builder who is comfortable managing the interests of multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive under pressure.
• Able to work in a complex, high-paced environment, and handle ambiguity effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Personal Attributes: Highly organized, problem-solver, proactive, results-driven, comfortable managing ambiguity, strong interpersonal influence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of professional judgement, integrity, and independence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Why Work for us

• We work at the very cutting edge of fintech in Africa.
• We solve relevant problems for Africa and the world in hope of continuing to make an impact on the millions, if not billions, of users who also believe in what we do.
• We have a very diverse work environment with over 28 nationalities represented and continually strive to build a culture of caring and execution.
• We operate a flexible working and unlimited leave policy.
• We offer a competitive salary package and bonuses.
• We prioritize the overall well-being of our staff through various initiatives aimed at ensuring they reach their full potential in a supportive environment.