IT Audit Manager FNB - Sandton, Johannesburg at FirstRand Group

Purpose

• To lead the IT audit team and provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management and control over IT Systems and Platforms, General IT Controls, CAATs and Projects. Furthermore, to take accountability for the management and development of the IT audit team and to provide consulting services to the client.

Experience and Qualifications

• Extensive experience and knowledge on General Controls Review, Application Controls Review, CAATS and Project Auditing is a pre-requisite.
• Honours degree in Information Systems
• CISA will be an advantage
• Completed articles and 3 – 5 years supervisory experience in Internal or External Audit a prerequisite.
• Although based in Fairland, the position requires minimal travelling from time to time
• Driver’s license essential.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Build relationships with customers that will result in a long-term win-win partnership.

Responsibilities

• Delivering Assurance and Consulting Services
• Maintenance of an IT audit risk universe per business unit.
• Preparation of the annual IT audit plan per business unit, taking into account strategic plans and emerging risks.
• Identifying opportunities and driving an integrated audit approach with the business process audit team.
• Assignment of audits to individual auditors, taking into account the complexity of the audit and the experience of the auditor.
• Overseeing the individual audits:
• Ensuring audits are completed in accordance with departmental methodology and audit standards as prescribed by Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Ensuring integrated audits are planned and completed in consultation with the business process teams and according to timeliness agreed with the audit committee, etc.
• Formal review at the end of each phase of the audit: planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Guidance to auditors throughout the audit in respect of the risks and controls on the process being audited, and advising on technical, methodology and statutory issues.
• Active monitoring of the actual hours spend on the audit versus the budgeted hours.
• Discussion of the draft report with the auditee, finalization of management comments, action plans and target dates for implementation.
• Facilitating dispute resolution with line management, if required.
• Expressing an audit opinion over the acceptability of the residual risk in the process under review.
• Provide a professional advice and consulting service to customers through competent staff
• Develop and provide input in respect of new procedures and systems  
• People Leadership
• Interview, selection and appointment of auditors.
• Performing bi-annual performance appraisals and salary reviews for reporting staff members.
• Monitoring the productivity of auditors.
• Overseeing the training and development of auditors.
• Maintain a highly skilled staff compliment
• Ensure continuous improvement through development.  
• Client relationships
• Drive the relationships with the customer base.
• Represent GIA at appropriate client forums and committees.
• Add value to the processes and the business of the customers.       
• Ensure that customers are provided with world-class perspectives and solutions.      
• Continually measure the impact of the audit service on the customer base.