IT Audit Manager

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

Job summary

A leading audit firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced IT Audit Manager. You will engage with clients to assess, improve, and evaluate their business and IT processes, focusing on IT General Controls and compliance frameworks. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of IT auditing experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers an opportunity for professional growth and the chance to work closely with clients to enhance their internal controls.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support in planning and preparation for IT Audit engagements.
• Budgeting and WIP management.
• Analyse business and IT systems for risks and improvements.
• Ensure high quality in client service by managing staff performance.
• Maintain long-term client relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, information systems, business or related major

Tools

SAP

Oracle JDE

SQL

Linux

Job description

Closing Date: 2026/01/02

Reference Number: MAZ251202-1

Job Title: IT Audit Manager

Department: Audit

Job Type Classification: Permanent

Location - Country: South Africa

Location - Province: Gauteng

Location - Town / City: Johannesburg

Workplace Type: On-site

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
• Managing 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)