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:

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.

Interact with all assurance providers and actively participate in various executive and committees’ meetings.

Ensure that the audit team reach their goals through monitoring and performance management.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

B.Sc. (IT/Computer Engineering/Software Engineering ) or BCom (Information systems) honours Degree or IT Audit Qualification

Are financial savvy, a strong background in Financial, Operational (including IT) and Regulatory Risk Management, including data analytics.

5+ years of internal / external audit experience, ideally with exposure to financial services and the banking industry.

A post-secondary qualification in IT e.g. CISA/CISM accreditation would be advantageous.

Team player with strong interpersonal, communication and project management skills including leading teams of at least 5 team members.

Have a good understanding of the risks associated with South African payment infrastructure systems i.e. Society for Worldwide Infrastructure Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) and South African Multiple Option Settlement (SAMOS) systems

Risks associated big data infrastructure systems and platforms.

Have a good understanding of Balance of Payment (BoP) reporting and ability to co-ordinate entity wide reviews in this regard.

Ability to execute on risks in terms Disaster recovery (DR) testing

Group Treasury experience in terms of the Asset and Liability Management (ALM) risks.

You will have access to:

Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment

Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies.

Senior management and Group level governance structures

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 to

Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.

Have a general understanding of different risk types.

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

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

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.