Junior Accounts Manager - Pe - Half Day

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / Hc Recruit; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in South Africa seeks a Manager, Internal Audit to lead risk-based internal audits with a focus on data centre environments and technology-enabled operations. The role guides scope, methods and planning to align with the approved audit plan.

You will lead a team of auditors, coordinate with external auditors, and present findings with practical recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management and compliance.

Qualifications

• Advanced internal audit management experience leading audits in complex operational environments such as data centres or large IT operations.
• Experience delivering regulatory and financial audits.
• Proven track record implementing risk and compliance audits.
• Experience managing audit projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Determine scope and objective of internal audits and relevant methods to apply.
• Manage reporting with external auditors and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Remain current with auditing best practice and legislation to advise on analyses.
• Oversee a team of auditors to ensure accuracy of processes and findings.
• Prepare final audit reports for submission and distribute to stakeholders and monitor action plans.
• Coordinate with other assurance providers and senior management.

Skills

People leadership

Auditing mastery

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems / Engineering / Accounting / Finance

CISA certification

CPA/CIA designation

Job description

• Bookkeeping & Transactions: Post daily journal entries, process vendor invoices, and record customer payments.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank, accounts payable, and accounts receivable reconciliations.
• Financial Reporting Support: Help prepare balance sheets, income statements, and basic financial reports.
• Month-End Closing: Assist with accruals, prepayments, and ledger closing activities.
• Audit & Tax Prep: Gather data, organize receipts, and compile schedules for external audits and tax filings.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and fix billing errors or mismatched transaction records.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• High level of integrity and work ethic
• Excellent listening skills
• Strong written communication skills

**Make an impact with NTT DATA**
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.
**Your day at NTT DATA**
The Manager, Internal Audit is a management role responsible for leading and executing risk‑based internal audits, with a specific and material focus on data centre environments and operations. The role provides advice and oversight on the coordination of audit activities to support the execution of the approved audit plan, monitors compliance, prepares and presents audit findings, and makes practical, value‑adding recommendations.
This role furthermore provides assurance of compliance to statutory/regulatory requirements and policies and procedures and provides direction and manages the execute of the Internal Audit activity for their assigned objectives.
This people management role drives collaboration and an innovative team culture across their teams, focused on achieving operational excellence.
**Key responsibilities:**
+ Determines and plans the scope and objective of an internal audit and relevant methods and process to be applied.
+ Manages and ensures reporting with the external auditors and ensure awareness of the workings in the audit and the areas of concern.
+ Remains current with auditing best practice and legislation to advise on the analysis and review of a variety of areas in the business depending on the scope identified in the audit plan.
+ Oversees the work of a team of auditors to ensure accuracy of process implementation and findings.
+ Ensures the preparation of a final audit report for submission and distribution to the various stakeholders and ensure that the adequacy and effectiveness of stakeholder action plans are assessed, and implementation is monitored and reported in writing.
+ Contributes to the review of the outcome of the audit process in terms of its objectives, quality, completeness and feedback.
+ Ensures the communication and presentation of this information to the auditing committee and senior management, reporting on the policies adopted for auditing, and the programs and activities of the Auditing team.
+ Ensures effective coordination and engagement with other assurance providers.
+ Assists the senior managers with portfolio related priorities.
**To thrive in this role, you need to have:**
+ Excellent management abilities to inspire and motivate team to perform well.
+ Specialist auditing knowledge and are process driven individuals who have excellent interpersonal skills.
+ Display impecable attention to detail.
+ Display excellent analyzing and problem-solving ability.
+ Specialist internal auditing knowledge, with a demonstrated ability to audit complex operational and technology‑enabled environments.
+ Solid understanding of data centre operations, infrastructure services, and the risks inherent in highly available, mission‑critical environments.
+ Good knowledge and understanding of IT industry environment and business needs, combined with strong understanding of business process.
+ Ability to provide continuous performance feedback and encourage growth and development of employees.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the proven ability to present and explain complex information and suggest process improvements to diverse audiences.
+ Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with peers, senior leadership and all levels of the organization, with a positive and professional image.
+ Ability to work successfully in a matrix/global organization.
+ Excellent planning and organizational skills.
+ Broad understanding of project management principles.
+ Ability to thrive under pressure, function and deliver effectively in a fast-paced environment.
**Academic qualifications and certifications:**
+ Bachelor's or equivalent degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
+ CISA or equivalent technology‑focused certification (strongly preferred)
+ Certification - Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or related designation.
**Required experience:**
+ Advanced internal audit management experience, including leading audits in complex operational environments such as data centres, infrastructure services, or large‑scale IT operations, and managing people and processes to achieve corporate, regulatory, and divisional objectives.
+ Advanced experience with and understanding of the deliverables of a regulatory and financial audit function.
+ Advanced experience as an agent of change, with a successful record of implementing risk and compliance audits.
+ Advanced demonstrated experience management audit projects and teams.
**Workplace type** **:**
Hybrid Working
**About NTT DATA**
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune
Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through
responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with
unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and
application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move
confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more
than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as
established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each
year in R&D.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.