IT Senior Internal Auditor - Houghton at SBV Services (Pty) Ltd.

Description
Planning and delivering on audit assignments

• Obtain a good understanding of the IT control environment being audited (including link to business processes and risk management related aspects), and the interdependencies linked to this, using appropriate discovery techniques.
• Prioritise and plan IT audit reviews in line with the internal audit coverage plan in conjunction with the Internal Audit Manager and IT Internal Audit Manager
• Plan audit assignments based on key process and business risks identified and design the audit program in line with risks and key IT application controls to be tested.
• Incorporate data analytics (DA) to enhance audit planning and create efficiencies in audit fieldwork by performing application control reviews for every audit conducted.
• Compile and communicate to the relevant stakeholders, an audit planning memorandum before commencement of an audit assignment.
• Efficiently execute the audit assignment within the agreed budget and timelines

Execute IT audit assignments

• Execute IT audits in accordance with acceptable professional standards and IT control and governance frameworks
• Perform general IT control reviews, Application control, and Project Audit reviews.
• Assess and document the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management practices and internal controls for all audit engagements
• Use Data Analytics to extract, manipulate and analyses information required for the audits.
• Obtain clear and sufficient audit evidence to support recommendations and audit opinion
• Identify opportunities to improve the IT internal control environment and project management processes
• Guarantee that audit findings are systematically documented in the working papers.
• Conduct audit self-assessment after the completion of audit against the audit quality assurance checklist

Timeous and Accurate Reporting

• Consolidate identified audit findings and lead the discussion of report items with relevant levels of management, discussing deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and suggesting improvements related to the audit being performed.
• Verifies that reported findings are accurate, and recommendations to management are based on the “best practice”.
• Prepare audit reports in line with internal audit methodology in order to improve the overall control environment of projects within the organisation
• Follows up on corrective actions with the relevant Business Unit in line with agreed upon action timelines.
• Incorporate fundamental principles, key issues and control themes emanating from other functional areas and assurance providers to ensure relevant & appropriate audit findings
• Assist the IT Internal Audit Manager with other operational and ad – hoc audit reporting activities as required

Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and a wide relationship network across business units

• Respond to client needs and queries within agreed turn-around times
• Assist in identifying key audits that should be included in the audit coverage plan and propose these to the IT Internal Audit Manager

People Management

• Provide leadership to employees within SBV;
• Creates a conducive environment which translates into productivity and high morale within SBV;
• Inspire one’s team to deliver on key performance areas;
• Adhere to legislative requirements and Group policies and procedures;
• Leading the focus on talent to instil value creation for high value contributors;
• Lead and manage the Talent Management Process
• Lead and manage the end to end performance management process of employees;
• Adhere to legislative requirements, company policies and procedures in respect of employment Health and safety practices;
• Responsible for employees to undergo the relevant training inclusive of any mandatory refreshers in conjunction with the Training Academy;
• Draft and execute training plans in conjunction with the Training Academy
• Drive leave management in alignment with SBV Policy:
• Manage, monitor and report absenteeism daily and report on monthly trends.
• Verify and approve all leave on the ESS system within policy timelines
• Manage leave planning and leave discussion via the applicable system

Drive the organisation culture within one’s business unit

• Drive the department’s values while inspiring confidence and generating excitement, enthusiasm and commitment towards the mission;
• Serve as a leader of the culture program driving the desired behaviours and encouraging employee engagement;
• Create and implement strategies in collaboration with Change Management & HR to evaluate and maintain employee satisfaction;
• Manage Transformation and BBB-EE initiatives to confirm sustainable alignment to the company scorecard

Provide leadership to employees within the organisation, creating a winning culture and high moraleLead as an Ambassador and executor of Change

• Act as a change management architect in periods of change to maintain continuity to operations;
• Effectively communicate and embed new processes and procedures as they occur addressing or escalating matters / concerns to the SME’s (subject matter experts) when required;
• Facilitate the necessary presentations, workshops or forums to ensure consistent and accurate communication is given across one’s business unit

Requirements

• 3 years Application Control Reviews (ACR), IT General Controls Review (ITGC) and Project auditing experience working within the COBIT and PMBOK Frameworks of which;
• 2 years experience in Data Analytics
• Experience working in the financial services environment (advantageous)
• B Com/ BSc degree/ H Dip in Computer Auditing or similar
• CISA qualification or working towards certification.
• Microsoft Office Suite at an advanced level (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)