IT Audit Senior

GCO Partners; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking an IT Auditor to join their team. In this hybrid role, you'll plan and execute IT audits while working with clients to communicate complex controls clearly. Ideal candidates will have hands-on IT auditing experience and a solid understanding of IT General Controls. You will also mentor junior colleagues and help ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role is on a 12-month contract with three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in IT auditing.
• Strong knowledge of ITGCs and IT risk frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver IT audit assignments within agreed timelines.
• Assess IT general controls across areas like access management, change control, and governance.
• Prepare clear, well-structured IT audit reports.

Skills

IT auditing

ITGCs

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Information Systems, Computer Science

CISA certification

Job description

Location: Hybrid, 3 days in office (South Africa-based)

Type: 12-month contract | Employed by GCO, working with one of our UK partners

At GCO, were growing a new generation of audit professionals who bring both technical expertise and collaborative thinking to the table. We're recruiting an IT Auditor to support one of our UK partners, a firm committed to helping clients understand and manage technology-related risks in an evolving digital landscape.

In this role, youll work closely with IT and audit teams to plan, execute, and report on IT audits. Youll also have the opportunity to explain complex controls in plain language, develop junior colleagues, and ensure clients meet both regulatory and internal expectations.

What Youll Do

• Plan and deliver IT audit assignments within agreed timelines
• Assess IT general controls across areas like access management, change control, and governance
• Prepare clear, well-structured IT audit reports
• Conduct interviews with client IT teams and stakeholders
• Work closely with the broader audit team to integrate IT risk considerations
• Support and mentor junior trainees within the team

What Were Looking For

• Hands-on experience in IT auditing
• Strong knowledge of ITGCs and IT risk frameworks
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to explain IT risks and controls to non-technical audiences
• Experience working in an accountancy practice or with ISA 315 (preferred)
• Bachelors degree in IT, Information Systems, Computer Science, or similar (desirable)
• CISA certification (an advantage, but not essential)