Senior IT Auditor: IT & Application Controls Date: 16 Aug 2024
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA
A position as a Senior Auditor exists within Group Internal Audit: Santam Corporate Services, based in the Cape Town office.
To conduct various types of assurance and consulting reviews with the primary focus on IT and Application Control audits across the Santam Group (Santam Ltd, subsidiaries, brokers, portfolio managers, underwriting agencies and partners). This will be done in accordance with the annual audit plan approved by Santam's Audit Committee and conducted in terms of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit. The role requires someone with strong IT skills as well as the ability to engage the IT and IS personnel and be comfortable engaging on concepts related to application and database architectures & infrastructure as well as complex business processes. The role also requires a person who can apply our risk-based methodology, as well as lead and manage multiple audit assignments and work independently.
What will make you successful in this role?Conduct risk-based technology focused (IT) audit assignments to contribute to delivering on the internal audit plan approved by Santam's Group Audit Committee. This could include general computer control reviews, application control reviews, and reviews of IT controls within various business processes.Assignment work entails planning, execution, reporting, and audit follow-up work, including:Performing risk and control assessments;Developing, executing, and reviewing audit procedures;Preparing audit findings and unpacking root causes with management;Compiling an audit report and workshopping practical action plans;Ensuring that audit work is documented on GIA's audit software tool and adheres to quality standards;Ensuring that audit work is completed within time and cost budgets.Assist in reporting to various audit, risk & related committees.Provide input into annual audit planning.Follow up on audit issues raised and provide input into reports to the audit committee.Maintain quality standards in terms of the audit methodology, approach, and documentation.Support and mentor junior/trainee auditors.Manage client relationships with internal Santam stakeholders and external stakeholders, focusing on Information Security functions.Champion Internal Audit's role in the organisation by serving as GIA's representative at key Santam forums.National travel to Santam offices and partners may be required.Qualification and ExperienceMore than 4 years' experience in an audit/consulting/risk management/governance or similar operations function.Experience in performing IT general, application controls, and similar types of audits across various environments.Solid understanding of traditional business processes and their interaction at an application and database level.Advanced understanding of internal audit disciplines, methodologies, and practices.Experience in the insurance industry is preferred.Progress towards or completed CISA, CRISC, or similar qualifications.Good understanding of relevant security and control frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, COSO, OWASP, CIS, and similar frameworks.Experience with industry-leading audit software packages is advantageous.SkillsVery strong numerical, analytical, and conceptual skills.Analytical ability and logical reasoning.Understanding of key controls and risk management principles.Strong time management.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.Relationship management with a strong client service orientation.Facilitation skills and ability to influence individuals, groups, and teams.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Conflict management and negotiation skills.Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently.Core CompetenciesCultivates innovation - Contributing through others.
Customer focus - Contributing through others.
Drives results - Contributing through others.
Collaborates - Contributing through others.
Being resilient - Contributing through others.
About The CompanySantam is the leading short-term insurer in South Africa. Along with its subsidiaries, the business transacts all classes of short-term insurance. Santam is a large, diversified, and transforming company, and our success is rooted in our passion for our clients. Everything we do is centered on our delivery of insurance good and proper.
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