IT Internal Auditor at Mukuru

Job Summary 

Calling all Audit Innovators! Ready to embark on an electrifying journey with the Mukuru team? We're thrilled to unveil an exciting opportunity for an IT Internal Auditor to join us in Cape Town! If you're passionate about decodinSummaryg digital complexities and ensuring IT integrity, then this role is your gateway to greatness!

The purpose of this role is to conduct IT internal audits and review IT governance processes within the Mukuru Group in order to identify and mitigate areas of risk and non-compliance.

The IT Internal Auditor reports directly to the Head of Internal Audit. This position is responsible for providing a view on the adequacy and effectiveness of the IT related internal controls, risk management and governance processes within Mukuru.

Internal liaison takes place across the business. External liaison takes place with 3rd parties.

Duties and Responsibilities (Includes but is not limited to):

• Participate in the development of the IT risk-based audit plan and strategy
• Understand and review and organisation’s IT business and various system risks, and processes and policies
• Review IT application controls , general controls, access security, change control, configuration management, IT back-up and continuity, and IT service and security management (infrastructure security, network security, application security, information security, cloud security, data security as well as end-user security)
• Build and manage relationships with IT stakeholders
• Conduct IT risk analysis and audit planning relevant to the business processes and systems
• Perform audits in terms of the IIA/ISACA standards, IT Frameworks and IA Methodology
• Identify shortcomings, inefficiencies, inadequacies in IT controls and governance processes.
• Propose value-added recommendations for improvements to business processes and systems.
• Engage with relevant management on findings and obtain management actions.
• Conduct follow-up reviews and ensure that management actions have been addressed.
• IT Projects and systems in development involvement. Providing assurance and/or advise on the various phases of their life-cycle.
• Perform Data analytics to conduct audit work or for continuous monitoring.
• Protect against fraud and theft of the organisations assets
• Ensure fraud checks and safe guarding of assets are top of mind and included in all audit procedures
• Ensure red flags are identified for fraud and theft and respond with detailed checks
• Support investigators on IT fraud related matters
• Guide management on IT internal controls that need to be in place to mitigate against fraud and theft of assets
• Support the IT Group Risk management process
• Ensure governance procedures are adhered to and escalate all non-compliance
• Maintain audit working papers in line with IA methodology
• Compile value adding internal audit reports in line with IIA Standards and IA Methodology
• Prepare reporting for Audit Committee meetings
• Manage the IT audit plan and ensure completion of audit activities within the required timelines.
• Manage own professional and self-development

Key Requirements:

• Grade 12 / or equivalent (Essential)
• B. degree in Commerce/Internal Auditing/ Computer Science/Informatics or equivalent qualification (Essential)
• 5 years’ experience as a IT Internal Auditor (Essential) with 2 at a senior level
• Proven experience of recommending effective IT controls, frameworks and best practices (Essential)
• Data analytics (Essential)
• CISA qualified (Desirable)
• Knowledge of IT threats, vulnerabilities and, risks
• Knowledge of COBIT, ITIL and NIST Frameworks
• Knowledge of ISO27001
• Knowledge of Project methodology and phase involvement
• Knowledge of Internal Audit principles and IIA/ISACA standards

Additional skills:

• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Strong verbal & written communication
• Organised
• Attention to detail and high quality work
• Assertive
• Analytical skills
• Interpretation skills
• Research and data mining/analytics skills
• Aware of latest IT risks and trends
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