Assistant Manager jobs in South Africa

Forvis Mazars is looking for an IT Audit Assistant Manager to support client engagement teams in assessing, improving, and evaluating clients’ IT processes and controls. You will contribute your expertise in areas such as:

• IT General Controls
• OS and Database Reviews
• Data Migration Reviews
• SAP Basis and Authorization Reviews
• Service Organization Controls Reports
• Compliance with various frameworks

• Assist in planning and preparation for IT Audit engagements, including scoping and running planning meetings with clients.
• Support budgeting and WIP management.
• Apply strong project management skills and foster teamwork within engagement teams.
• Coach and guide junior team members on audit methodology and deliverables.
• Manage your own work and assist in managing junior team members to ensure delivery time.
• Analyze business, financial, and IT systems to identify risks and improvements.
• Collaborate with engagement teams to develop timelines, risk assessments, and planning documents.
• Maintain high-quality client service and manage staff performance.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships and identify business development opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in IT auditing, IT security, IT operations, or internal audit.
• Progress toward certifications such as CISA or CISM.
• Strong program and project delivery skills, including design and reporting.

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent time management and ability to perform under pressure.

• Exposure to SAP, Oracle JDE, SQL, Linux, IT General Controls, and Disaster Recovery.
• Prior experience in audit, finance, or SAP data analytics is an advantage