IT Internal Audit

Salix Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Salix Recruitment seeks an experienced IT Internal Auditor to provide independent assurance over IT controls, governance and risk management across its technology environment.

The role involves working in a complex technology landscape with exposure to IT governance, cybersecurity, control testing, and data analytics while engaging with senior stakeholders and contributing to a high-performance Internal Audit function.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) required.
• Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, Internal Auditing, Accounting/Finance or related field.
• CISA or CIA advantageous.
• CISM or CRISC advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based IT internal audits across the technology environment.
• Audit GITCs, application controls, IT governance, cybersecurity and information security.
• Carry out IT risk assessments and contribute to the annual audit plan.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of IT controls and identify weaknesses.
• Apply data analytics to improve audit coverage and efficiency.
• Prepare clear, risk-based audit findings and reports.
• Communicate audit results and recommendations to management.
• Track and validate the implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide guidance to junior auditors.
• Ensure audit work complies with relevant IIA standards.

Skills

IT Internal Auditing

IT Risk Management

GITC

Application Controls

Cybersecurity

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Thinking

Reporting

Communication

Education

Matric

Bachelors in IT/CS/IA/Accounting

CISA/CIA advantageous

CISM/CRISC advantageous

Tools

ACL

IDEA

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for an experienced IT Internal Auditor to provide independent assurance over IT controls, governance and risk management across its technology environment.

Our client is a leading provider of specialised services to the South African financial sector, operating in an environment where technology, security and operational resilience are critical to the services delivered. With operations extending across Africa, this is an opportunity to work within a complex technology environment where strong IT governance and effective controls have a direct impact on business operations.

We are looking for an IT audit professional with exposure to financial services. You should have practical experience in General IT Controls (GITCs), Application Controls Reviews (ACRs), IT risk assessments and audit execution, together with knowledge of COBIT, ITIL and ISO frameworks. Experience auditing complex IT environments, as well as knowledge of cybersecurity, IT infrastructure and data analytics, will be highly beneficial.

This role gives you the opportunity to gain exposure to a complex technology environment while working across key areas including IT governance, cybersecurity, application controls, system implementations and risk management. You will also have the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders, strengthen your audit expertise and contribute to a high-performance Internal Audit function.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based IT internal audits across the technology environment.
• Perform audits covering GITCs, application controls, IT governance, cybersecurity and information security.
• Conduct IT risk assessments and contribute to the annual audit plan.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of IT controls and identify control weaknesses.
• Apply data analytics to improve audit coverage and efficiency.
• Prepare clear, risk-based audit findings and reports.
• Communicate audit results and recommendations to management.
• Track and validate the implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide guidance and support to junior auditors.
• Ensure audit work complies with relevant IIA and professional standards.

Job Experience & Skills Required

Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Internal Auditing, Accounting/Finance or a related field.
• CISA or CIA will be advantageous.
• CISM or CRISC will be advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in IT auditing or a related field.
• Financial services experience will be advantageous.
• Experience with GITC and Application Controls Reviews.
• Experience in IT risk assessments and audit execution.
• Experience working with COBIT, ITIL and ISO frameworks.
• Exposure to complex IT environments and systems.
• Experience with data analytics tools such as ACL, IDEA, SQL, Excel or Power BI.

Skills & Competencies:

• IT Internal Auditing
• IT Risk Management & Controls
• GITC & Application Controls
• Cybersecurity & IT Governance
• Data Analytics
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Analytical & Critical Thinking
• Communication & Reporting

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