Manager: IT Audit (ERP SAP)

Auditor-General of South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A national auditing authority in Pretoria is seeking an experienced auditor to conduct ERP reviews and manage the quality of audits. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of auditing standards, experience with SAP, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include executing audits, generating reports, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. This role offers a challenging environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in auditing SAP environments.
• Minimum of 5 years in IS auditing and 2-3 years in managerial roles.
• Knowledge of PFMA and MFMA principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ERP reviews across planning, execution, and reporting phases.
• Generate audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Manage and supervise audit teams to meet objectives.

Skills

Auditing

Information Systems

SAP

Performance Management

Financial Management

Education

B Degree in Auditing, Computer Science or Informatics

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Tools

SAP ECC6/S4HANA

Project Assurance Tools

Job description

Requirement Overview

Conduct ERP reviews and manage the quality of audits within the allocated resources in accordance with PFMA and MFMA timelines, ISA standards and AGSA policies and procedures.

To be a highly knowledgeable subject matter expert in the evaluation of the design and effectiveness of information systems controls and processes.

Further, to develop and implement the IT audit plan to review technical system controls, identify deficiencies, communicate control and compliance risks, advise leadership on status of technology-related controls and compliance concerns within the government sector, and provide meaningful and effective recommendations

Roles and Responsibilities

Product

-Conduct ERP reviews covering the three audit phases:

• Planning
• Execution
• Reporting

-Plan the audit:

• Define the objectives of the audit
• Define the scope of the audit
• Identify benchmarks to be utilised
• Assess the risks from source documentation
• Compile the audit plan
• Conduct a walk through process with the relevant role players

-Execute tests, inclusive of:

• Compliance to policies, procedures, standards and specifications
• Adequacy on goals
• Reliability of information
• Efficiency and effectiveness of operations
• Safeguarding of assets

-Generate audit reports indicating:

• Audit findings
• Recommendations

-Conduct a closure meeting, where appropriate, to discuss:

• Accepted recommendations to be implemented and timelines applicable
• Rejected recommendations and internal actions to be implemented
• Target dates for implementation and review

-Supervise subordinates in the execution of the three audit phases

-Supervise team meetings regarding the direction and progress on the audits

-Provide guidance to auditors on audit related matters

-Conduct the field work in accordance with policies and procedures

-Communicate to Line Manager on progress or obstacles during the audit

-Provide support in the review of contract work and quality assurance

-Provide input to regularity audit strategic plans

-Provide guidance on AGSA audit approach

-Promote and manage sound internal controls within the Business Unit

-Keep abreast of the latest development at the AGSA

-Manage audits within the allocated time frame

-Manage audits in adherence to internal processes, policies and procedures

Stakeholder Relationships

-Maintain internal stakeholder relationships:

• Engage with regularity audit on a regular basis on audit proceedings.
• Facilitate debriefing sessions with regularity audit on the previous year’s audits performed
• Engage with the team during the three audit phases (planning, execution and reporting)
• Engage with colleagues within the Business Unit

-Maintain external stakeholder relationships:

• Engage with the management of the auditee on a regular basis on audit proceedings
• Liaise with audit firms regarding contract out audits
• Liaise with prospective employees

People Management

-Analyse the business plan to determine the applicable deliverables and targets

-Participate in securing the human resource requirements to ensure that deliverables will be met in accordance with the expected targets

-Manage staff performance to implement a culture of performance management:

-Compile IPC’s and PDP’s

• Conduct coaching sessions to ensure subordinates perform at the optimum level
• Provide constant feedback to subordinates
• Provide mentorship to subordinates
• Conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective action where necessary

-Manage the development of staff and ensure each staff member has a Personal Development Plan

-Create a conducive environment to maintain and enhance employee motivation

-Participate in transformational initiatives inclusive of change, organisational culture, CSI, diversity, etc.

-Continually improve own competence through personal development as per PDP and commitment:

-Participate in learning and development programmes

• Participate on programmes for purposes of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

-Manage Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements

-Complete Human Resource Management actions within the allocated time frames

Financial Management

• Ensure the delivery of high quality, accurate and cost effective audits through effective planning and resource management.
• Assist with negotiating budgets with regularity audit.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of projects in terms of time, cost and quality
• Review and approve timesheets, S&T and advances in line with the allocated budget
• Monitor staff leave, training, non-recoverable activities and recoverability reports to ensure achievement of annual recoverability targets.
• Provide input on the centre income budget
• Assist with the review invoices of CWC before submission for approval

Ad-hoc duties (Applicable to All JD’s)

• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required

Skills, Experience and Education

Formal Education

• B Degree in Auditing, Computer Science or Informatics or other equivalent
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

The following will be an added advantage:

• Knowledge in auditing other ERP environments will be an added advantage
• Systems architecture

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Auditing
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance and the components involved in finance; must be able to apply PFMA and MFMA principles and adhere to due dates
• In-depth knowledge and skills in Informatics
• Knowledge of Project Assurance

Experience

• Solid experience in auditing SAP environment (ECC6/S4HANA)
• Minimum 5 years IS auditing
• Minimum 2-3 years’ managerial experience
• In-depth knowledge in the Audit of IT General controls, business process/automated controls
• Understanding of different infrastructure environments such as SAAS, IAAS, etc.
• In-depth understanding of windows/shell(Unix/Linux)/mainframe

Closing Statement

These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce.

Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from the us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.