Our client seeks an accomplished Audit Manager to lead audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients in Centurion. This role requires a seasoned professional to manage audit teams, plan and execute complex audits, and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. You will be instrumental in assessing financial risks, evaluating internal controls, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance client operations. This is a leadership position for an experienced auditor looking to take on greater responsibility and drive value for clients through high‑quality audit services.
About the Role
Your responsibilities include:
- Plan, supervise, and execute financial audits for a variety of clients across different industries.
- Manage audit engagements from start to finish, including risk assessment, control evaluation, and substantive testing.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of audit professionals, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance environment.
- Review audit workpapers and financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with auditing standards.
- Communicate audit findings and recommendations effectively to clients’ senior management and audit committees.
- Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards, auditing regulations, and industry best practices.
Requirements
- Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) qualification or equivalent is essential.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in public accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Extensive knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
- Proven experience in managing complex audit engagements and client relationships.
- Strong leadership, project management, and decision‑making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary package with performance incentives.
- Significant remote work flexibility, allowing for a better work‑life balance.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical aid, pension, and life insurance.
- Generous study leave and support for continuous professional development.
- Exposure to a wide range of industries and challenging audit assignments.
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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 further provides assurance of compliance to statutory/regulatory requirements and policies and procedures and provides direction and manages the execution of the Internal Audit activity for their assigned objectives.
Key responsibilities
- Determine and plan the scope and objective of an internal audit and relevant methods and processes to be applied.
- Manage and ensure reporting with the external auditors and ensure awareness of the workings in the audit and the areas of concern.
- Remain 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.
- Oversee the work of a team of auditors to ensure the accuracy of process implementation and findings.
- Ensure the preparation of a final audit report for submission and distribution to various stakeholders and ensure that the adequacy and effectiveness of stakeholder action plans are assessed, and implementation is monitored and reported in writing.
- Contribute to the review of the outcome of the audit process in terms of its objectives, quality, completeness and feedback.
- Ensure 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.
- Ensure effective coordination and engagement with other assurance providers.
- Assist the senior managers with portfolio related priorities.
To thrive in this role, you need to have:
- Excellent management abilities to inspire and motivate a team to perform well.
- Specialist auditing knowledge and process‑driven individuals who have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Display impeccable attention to detail and excellent analysing 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 organisational 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
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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.
Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Contract
Full time
Salary
R73678
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