Senior IT Auditor at Fidelity Services Group

Job Purpose

• Fidelity Services Group is seeking an experienced Senior IT Auditor to join our Group Risk & Compliance team. This role is responsible for planning, executing and reporting on independent IT audit engagements across the Group, providing assurance over information technology controls, cybersecurity, application controls, data governance and regulatory compliance.
• The successful candidate will work closely with executive management and the Board Audit & Risk Committee to strengthen governance, mitigate technology risks and support the Group's combined assurance framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based IT audit plans.
• Conduct IT General Controls (ITGC) audits covering:
• Access Management
• Change Management
• IT Operations
• Backup & Recovery
• Physical & Environmental Security
• Perform application control reviews across financial and operational systems.
• Audit cybersecurity controls aligned with ISO 27001, COBIT 2019 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Assess POPIA compliance and data governance practices.
• Perform data analytics and continuous auditing using audit analytics tools.
• Review IT projects and major system implementations.
• Support forensic investigations involving digital evidence.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports with practical recommendations.
• Present findings to management and contribute to Board Audit & Risk Committee reporting.
• Track remediation plans and validate implementation of agreed actions.
• Support the Group's combined assurance model and technology governance initiatives.
• Contribute to audit methodology, quality improvement and emerging technology risk coverage.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in:

• Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Internal Auditing
• Accounting
• or related field
• CISA certification is advantageous.
• Additional certifications such as CIA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, COBIT Foundation or CA(SA) will be advantageous.
• Valid Code B driver's licence.

Experience

• 5–7 years' IT Audit experience.
• Minimum 2 years leading audit engagements.
• Experience auditing:
• IT General Controls
• Application Controls
• Cybersecurity Controls
• Experience within medium to large multi-entity organisations.
• Knowledge of:
• SQL Server
• Oracle
• Windows
• Linux
• Active Directory
• Microsoft Azure
• AWS
• Experience using:
• ACL/Galvanize
• IDEA
• Power BI
• SQL
• Python
• Experience engaging with executive management and external auditors.

Knowledge & Technical Skills

Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of:

• COBIT 2019
• ISO 27001
• ISO 22301
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• IIA Global Internal Audit Standards
• POPIA
• Cybercrimes Act
• Companies Act
• King V
• Risk-based auditing
• Data analytics
• IT governance
• Information security
• Internal controls

Behavioural Competencies

• High integrity
• Professional scepticism
• Analytical thinking
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong report writing ability
• Relationship building
• Planning and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple audits simultaneously
• Coaching and mentoring ability

Deadline:6th August,2026