Audit Manager: Information Technology & CyberDate: 16 Aug 2024Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, ZAA position as an Audit Manager exists in the Information, Technology & Projects Assurance team within the Group Internal Audit (GIA) department based at Santam Head Office in Bellville, Cape Town.What will make you successful in this role?Planning and delivery:Conduct and assist in managing risk-based Information Technology and Cyber related assurance assignments to deliver on the internal audit plan approved by Santam's Group Audit Committee.Assignment management, co-ordination, and optimisation of budgeted resources to meet the Information, Technology & Cyber assurance team and GIA objectives and deliver agreed results and productivity requirements.Prepare audit reports and consult with management on practical recommendations.Provide input into annual audit planning.Staff management:Day-to-day management and team leadership (should have supervised staff or team/s previously).Perform thorough review of work papers to ensure that procedures have been completed, conclusions have been supported, and firm quality control procedures have been adhered to throughout assignment planning, executing, reporting and follow-ups.Responsible for Information, Technology & Cyber assurance budget and effective use of audit resources.Provide input into team performance contracting and reviews.Assist in staff development and career planning.Assist in developing and implementing audit approaches and methodologies; and defining ideal audit approaches that leverage technology and result in achieving the objectives of an integrated, holistic approach.Assist in building capabilities and methodologies in the areas of Information, Technology & Cyber assurance.Identify and recommend opportunities to continuously improve GIA functions and systems in line with organisational and industry changes as well as leading practice developments.Client relationship management:Utilise networks and develop internal and external client relationships.Assist in reporting to various audit and risk committees.Regular communication/consultation with the Senior Audit Manager.Qualification and ExperienceAt least 8 to 10 years' experience (including 2 years at a supervisory/management level) in managing audit staff and performing Information, Technology & Cyber assurance and consulting reviews in a large and complex environment.Prior experience managing several assignments, some with competing deadlines.Experience interacting with clients at all levels including senior/executive management.BSc / BCom / Btech / Beng / Honours (with Computer Science / Information Systems as a major) or similar and/or post graduate qualification.CISA and/or CIA / CRISC / CGEIT / CDPSE.Experience in applying industry-based methodologies & frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, ISO, ITIL, etc.Experience with integrated audits (application controls and data analytics) and providing Information, Technology & Cyber audit support to non-IT auditors.Internal audit experience and experience in the insurance industry preferred.Must be able to travel locally and willing to travel internationally if required, and work overtime when necessary.SkillsAn advanced understanding of IT assurance, governance, risk, and control.Conceptual and innovative thinker and must be able to apply those abilities in the work environment.High ethical standards and must be trustworthy.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Accountability.Strong team player.Advanced time management skills (must be able to multi-task).Core CompetenciesCultivates innovation - Contributing through othersCustomer focus - Contributing through othersDrives results - Contributing through othersCollaborates - Contributing through othersBeing resilient - Contributing through othersAbout The CompanySantam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia.Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centered on our delivery of insurance good and proper. We're about people. People drive our business so it follows that we want to recruit the best people possible whether they work for us permanently or for a short time as temporary employees.At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society. In achieving our employment equity goals we give preference to applicants from the designated groups in alignment with the divisions Employment Equity targets. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.
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