Assistant Manager - Technology Audit at PayFast

The Assistant Manager - Technology Audit is responsible for leading and managing the technology internal audit function in South Africa (including PayFast) and DPO Pay, and ensuring that the company and its employees are complying with regulatory requirements, internal policies, procedures and best practice.

About you  

You’d love working with us if you thrive working in a fast-paced environment helping meet the demands of our rapid growth. 

You’ll fit in perfectly with our culture if you:  

• Get energised by a fast-paced environment  
• Cherish a good work-life balance  
• Are adaptable and don’t mind a bit of chaos now and again  
• Regard collaboration as an essential part of getting the job done  
• Pride yourself as being a self-starter who doesn’t lack motivation  
• Don’t need to be micromanaged  
• Take feedback well and use it for self-improvement  
• Welcome change and new ideas  
• Value the importance of diversity  

  What you'll be doing  

• This position does not have any direct reports, but is supported by colleagues in Cape Town, Ghana, the UAE, and other NI offices.
• Working with NI South Africa, PayFast and DPO Pay Management to lead the technology internal audit function and set the audit coverage strategy.
• Lead the technology internal audit relationship with Management, local Boards (as applicable) and local Regulators (as applicable).
• Plan and complete the day-to-day activities of audit engagements.
• Manage and execute entire audit assignment process, including detailed planning of audit assignments, audit testing, and reporting in accordance with Internal Audit methodology.
• Ensure that audit assignments are focused on key risk areas and are performed efficiently and within the established deadlines.
• Utilize smart audit technology and methodologies and demonstrate NI’s values and behaviors when completing work and documenting conclusions.
• Prepare audit reports and working papers to ensure that adequate documentation exists to support the completed audit reports and conclusions to senior management.
• Obtain necessary inputs on final reports before issue.
• Follow up and feedback on audit findings to ensure that management has taken corrective action.
• Provide Management with advice and support.
• Complete detailed business risk assessment and business planning as per IA methodology
• Perform ad hoc projects as requested.

What you'll need  

• CISA qualified. Strong knowledge of technology audit (emphasis on cloud and cyber security) and how to use data analytics techniques in audit testing.
• Track record of successfully leading the internal audit relationship with Senior Management.
• Working knowledge of regulation to NI as applicable.
• Five plus years of internal audit experience, preferably in fintech, payments industry and/or retail banking sectors.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and sound knowledge of business practices, risks, and business process improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including a demonstrated ability to clearly provide written reports that accurately and clearly summarize issues and present solutions.