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Job Description

Hello future Internal Audit Senior Manager

FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Are you someone who can:

• To lead the IT audit team and provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management and control over IT Systems and Platforms (application controls), General IT Controls, CAATs and Projects.
• Understand business processes and link these requirements to application controls to provide adequate end-to-end audit coverage.
• To take accountability for the management and development of the IT audit team and to provide consulting services to the client.
• 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, considering strategic plans and emerging risks.
• Ensure that customers are provided with world-class perspectives and solutions.
• Continually measure the impact of the audit service on the customer base.
• Drive the relationships with the customer.
• Represent GIA at appropriate client forums and committees.
• Add value to the processes and the business of the customers.
• Implemented and maintain the GIA strategy for all assurance services provided. Align assurance services to the overall GIA strategy.
• Build relationships with customers that will result in a long-term win-win partnership.
• Delivering Assurance and Consulting Services.
• Develop and maintain the audit population and risk universe for the business unit.
• Preparation of the annual audit plan, considering strategic plans and emerging risks.
• Provide input and assist with the preparation and review of the various committee packs.
• Identifying opportunities and driving an integrated audit approach between process audit and IT audit.
• Implemented and maintain Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques (CAATs) for control testing ensuring efficiencies is introduced in the audit process.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Extensive experience and knowledge on review of business processes, Application Controls Review, CAATS and Project Auditing is a pre-requisite.
• Honours degree in Information Systems.
• CISA will be an advantage.
• Minimum Qualification: CISA, CISM, CRISC, CIA, CA (SA), BCom or relevant IT audit related qualification at a post graduate level.
• Experience: 5 years management experience in an internal or external audit in the banking and financial services sector is a prerequisite.
• Data analytics experience is highly beneficial.
• Experience in financial crime and / or internal finance controls is highly beneficial.

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Job Description

Hello future Audit Manager

FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Are you someone who can:

• Provide management over a portfolio of clients and deliver high quality audit and assurance service, including preparing and reviewing audit plans and work.
• Maintain the highest technical and professional standard.
• Think strategically about client needs by understanding their business and key risks.
• Manage the quality of audit work output to ensure excellence is achieved through the application of end-to-end integrated risk-based reviews.
• Ensure that the audit team continually identify and report on potential financial, operational risks (including IT risks) and regulatory risk when conducting audits
• Ensure that actual vs. approved/revised plan (including special requests) achieve the required coverage %
• Manage the Annual Audit Plan, continually reassessing and revising based on key or emerging risks.
• Identifying ways to maximise the relationship with clients and deliver added value by elevating our status to trusted partner / trusted advisor.
• Ensure excellence in reporting to governance structures (Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Regulatory Committee)
• Ensure the efficient utilisation of tools / techniques to improve audit efficiencies (CAAT's, flow charts, research, ADR/Google, analytical reviews)

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• A qualified Chartered Accountant/ BCom Honours Degree with financial savvy, a strong background in Financial, Operational (including IT) and Regulatory Risk Management.
• 5+ years of internal / external audit experience is a must.
• Corporate and Investment Banking and Global Markets experience is preferred.
• Experience with auditing corporate and investment banking clients is also preferable
• A post-secondary qualification in IT e.g., CISA/CISM accreditation would be advantageous.

You will have access to:

• Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment
• Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies.