IT Controls Tester

The South African Breweries; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking an IT Controls Tester in Gauteng, Johannesburg. The role involves ensuring compliance with IT processes, tracking implementation of controls, and engaging with control owners. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree, IT Audit experience, and familiarity with corporate governance principles. Competitive salary and travel opportunities within Africa are offered.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of relevant IT Audit experience.
• Hands-on experience with Sarbanes Oxley Act.
• Knowledge of SAP environments and IT governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the IT Internal Controls Lead with various compliance-related questions.
• Support implementation of IT Internal Controls across entities.
• Track and monitor compliance progress within the Zone.
• Engage with control owners to define action plans for compliance.
• Ensure SOX and MICS compliance through collaboration with departments.

Skills

Understanding of corporate governance principles

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Good understanding of control design

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

ITIL Foundation or equivalent certification

Tools

SAP GRC

Job description

Job Title: IT Controls Tester

Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: September 01, 2025

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Assist the IT Internal Controls Lead with questions related to MICS, SOX, SODs, control policies, and the Excellence Program in the Zone.
2. Support the implementation of IT Internal Controls across all entities and locations in the Zone by liaising with various functions.
3. Help ensure that IT processes defined with control owners are correctly translated and embedded within the Zone, establishing proper internal controls.
4. Track and monitor the progress of implementation and compliance within the Zone.
5. Engage with control owners to define action plans to address gaps and enhance compliance; communicate with all relevant functions.
6. Ensure SOX and MICS compliance by interacting with control owners and relevant departments.
7. Assist in updating and maintaining MICS to reflect changes in risks, controls, control owners, and other details based on process changes.
8. Ensure that scoping, design, and testing meet the standards for IT Internal Controls, including regular reviews and testing cycles.
9. Maintain documentation of control design, testing, and deficiencies, ensuring timely closure of issues through sustainable actions.
10. Support timely and accurate reporting of self-assessments to Business Units and Zone Internal Controls.
11. Assist with requests from external auditors to ensure alignment on timelines and reporting.
12. Travel within Africa up to 40% may be required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent certification is beneficial.
• 3 to 4 years of relevant IT Audit experience.
• Understanding of corporate governance principles and IT Internal controls within the Zone environment.
• Hands-on experience with Sarbanes Oxley Act, IT Internal Audit, or governance roles focusing on IT Controls reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Exposure to Sarbanes Oxley Act technology tools like SAP GRC is advantageous.
• Good understanding of control design and audit testing principles.
• Knowledge of SAP environments and IT governance frameworks.