Internal Audit Manager

Job Description

Manages the utilisation of resources on investigative assignments and projects

Investigates reports on fraud within the company

Hello future IT 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:

• Deliver Assurance and Consulting Services
• Maintain an IT audit risk universe per business unit.
• Prepare an annual IT audit plan per business unit, considering strategic plans and emerging risks.
• Identify assurance opportunities and drive an integrated audit approach with the business process audit teams.
• Manage the assignment of audits to individual auditors, considering the complexity of the audit and the experience of the auditor.
• Engage with stakeholders from and manage external audit reliance requirements on Internal Audit work.
• Oversee individual audits:
• Ensuring audits are completed in accordance with the audit methodology and audit standards as prescribed by Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Ensuring integrated audits are planned and completed in consultation with the business process audit teams and according to timeliness agreed with the business unit, audit committee, etc.
• Perform a formal review at the end of each phase of the audit, namely: planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Provide 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.
• Facilitate 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.

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:

• Extensive experience and knowledge of IT general control reviews, application control reviews and data analytics (CAATS) as a pre-requisite.
• An Honours degree in Information Systems or Computer Science.
• CISA, CISM, CRISC, CIA or relevant related certifications will be an advantage.
• 3 years plus management experience in Internal or External Audit as a prerequisite.

You Will Have Access To:

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

We can be a match if you are:

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough.
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
• Experienced with the various components of Information Technology and are driven by providing assurance around these.
• Have a good understanding of IT risk and risk maturity concepts.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

03/10/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.