IT Audit: Senior Manager Cape Town/ Johannesburg

Iris Software; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Senior Manager in Technology Consulting, where your expertise in IT governance and risk management will lead transformative projects across diverse sectors. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape client strategies, manage high-impact engagements, and collaborate with talented professionals. With a commitment to career development and a culture that rewards excellence, you will thrive in an environment that values your contributions. If you are an entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for technology and a desire to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development support

Health and well-being benefits

Discounts and promotions

Qualifications

• 6+ years of IT audit experience with external audit work.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT risk and governance engagements for various clients.
• Manage client accounts, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Skills

IT governance

IT risk

CoBiT and similar standards

Auditing and accounting skills

Business process skills

Logical thinker and problem solver

Project management experience

Business development experience

Good written and verbal communication skills

Management skills

Education

Information Systems Honours or equivalent

Business degree in Accounting and Auditing

Job description

Technology Consulting, Senior Manager /Associate Director

Our national practice assists clients in providing IT audit services in support of our financial audits. We also provide IT governance and IT risk related services to a variety of clients, particularly in the Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Retail, and government sectors.

The opportunity

Our structured career framework means you’ll continue to develop, whatever level you’re at. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Your key responsibilities

• Scoping and leading engagements involving IT risk, IT governance, and IT general controls.
• Designing solutions for clients.
• Reviewing detailed work programs and deliverables of junior staff.
• Reviewing final reports to be delivered.
• Presenting findings to clients.
• Understanding and navigating complex IT system landscapes.
• Working collaboratively with financial audit teams to identify key IT risk areas and integrate IT audit work into financial audit work.
• Proficient in CoBiT and other IT governance requirements.

In your role as a Tech Risk Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Client account management.
• Budgeting and costing.
• Allocation of resources.
• Managing deliverables.
• Client ownership/management.

Skills and attributes for success

• IT governance
• IT risk
• CoBiT and similar standards
• ISAE3402 examinations
• Auditing and accounting skills
• Business process skills
• IT audit integration with financial audit
• Logical thinker and problem solver
• Solid management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Project management experience – multiple engagements
• Business development experience

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Information Systems Honours or equivalent
• Business degree in Accounting and Auditing (preferably)
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in an IT Audit role (must have done external audit work)
• Management Consulting experience

Ideally, you’ll also have:

Application Risk & Controls

This practice focuses on enterprise IT application assessment, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) technology assessment, IT Application and Tool Implementation. We deliver valuable insights and enable better business decisions through improved quality of information.

What we look for

We’re interested in people with the right attitude for the job! That’s naturally entrepreneurial people who thrive on the energy of a global team. You’ll need a balance of technical and analytical skills, a creative approach to work, and strong communication skills. If you’ve got big ideas on how we can do better, as well as the confidence to voice them, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working, career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurances, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers, and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• A position in a business that truly recognizes the importance of strong risk capabilities
• Opportunities to develop your skills in a wide range of areas, supported by regular feedback from senior-level colleagues
• Plenty of chances to build lasting professional relationships both internally and externally
• A culture that recognizes success and rewards excellence

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Make your mark. Apply today.