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IT Internal Auditor
Senior IT Auditor – Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
Risk Assessment and Audit Planning
- Contribute to objective assurance, insights, and value-added recommendations that enhance control effectiveness, support sound governance practices, and align with SBV’s strategic objectives across Rest of Africa’s operations
- Perform IT risk assessments to identify key risk areas, informing audit scope, objectives, and approach
- Participate in the development and execution of the IT internal audit plan
- Document audit scope, objectives, risks, and control frameworks for each engagement
- Engage with stakeholders to obtain a clear understanding of business processes and IT environments
Execution of IT Audit Assignments
- Execute independent IT and complex audits, adhering to SBV Internal Audit methodology and professional standards (IIA, COBIT, ISO, ITIL)
- Apply audit procedures across:
- General IT Controls (GITCs)
- Application Controls
- IT Governance & Risk Management
- Cybersecurity & Information Security
- System Implementations & Change Management
- Assess control design & operating effectiveness, identify deficiencies, and validate findings with senior team members
- Apply data analytics to enhance audit coverage and efficiency
- Identify root causes of control weaknesses and assess their risk exposure & impact
Audit Documentation & Quality Assurance
- Prepare and review high-quality audit working papers compliant with internal & external audit standards
- Ensure audit evidence is adequate, dependable, and substantiates conclusions
- Comply with QAIP (Quality Assurance & Improvement Program) requirements
- Maintain proper audit documentation & records
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Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
- Draft clear, concise, and risk-based audit findings & reports
- Communicate audit results effectively to management, detailing risks, implications, and recommendations
- Facilitate discussions with stakeholders and obtain management responses
- Ensure recommendations are practical, actionable, and aligned with best practices
Follow-Up & Issue Resolution
- Track and monitor remediation of audit findings
- Validate the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions
- Escalate overdue or ineffective actions to management
Team Collaboration & Mentorship
- Provide guidance and support to junior auditors on audit execution and methodology
- Collaborate within the audit team and across business units
- Contribute to fostering a high-performance, ethical, and value-driven audit function
Compliance, Governance & Reporting
- Comply with SBV Internal Audit methodology and IIA standards
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (including financial sector regulations & POPIA)
- Uphold confidentiality, independence, and objectivity
- Generate compliance reporting and follow-up procedures for management validation
- Support ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Standards) compliance
- Assist with ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) reporting and requirements
Organizational Culture & Values
- Drive departmental values, inspiring confidence, enthusiasm, and commitment to SBV’s mission
- Demonstrate SBV values through professional conduct and teamwork
- Support a high-performance, ethical, and quality-driven audit environment
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Requirements
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- IT, Computer Science
- Internal Auditing
- Accounting/Finance
- Related field
- Preferred certifications:
- CISA, CIA
- CISM, CRISC
Experience
- Minimum 3 years in IT auditing (preference for experience in financial services)
- Proven expertise in:
- General IT & Application Controls Reviews (GITCs, ACRs)
- IT Risk Assessments & Audit Execution
- Application of frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO)
- Audit of complex IT environments & systems
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in data analytics tools: ACL, IDEA, SQL, Excel, Power BI
- Strong understanding of IT control frameworks & risk management
- Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts & IT infrastructure
- Familiarity with ERP & core banking systems (advantageous)
Behavioural Competencies
- Integrity: Ethical conduct, independence, and impartiality
- Analytical Thinking: Assessing systems, risks, and control gaps
- Attention to Detail: Precise and exemplary audit results
- Communication: Clear, professional presentation of findings
- Critical Judgement: Sound assessment of audit evidence
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborative working with business units
- Teamwork: Effective cross-functional contribution and team success
- Results Orientation: High-quality work within deadlines
Job Level: Senior Employment Type: Permanent Salary: Market-Related EEO Compliant: Yes Location: Houghton
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Skills
IT Auditing
Risk Assessment
Audit Planning
General IT Controls
Application Controls
IT Governance
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics
ISO Standards
COBIT
ITIL
Stakeholder Engagement
Communication
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Critical Judgement