It Audit Senior Manager Sap

Description of the role and purpose of the job : IT Audit Senior Manager responsible for scoping, planning and managing a team to execute the reengineering of financial statement and internal audits to optimally leverage our client's information systems and data as well as technologies available to the firm to achieve efficiency, risk mitigation, optimal assurance and differentiation. Managing teams in the execution of large or complex audit clients. The secondary purpose is advising clients in managing risks associated with information management, information technology governance, business systems risk management, project risk management and information security. Experience in performing IT audits and auditing the IT systems (specifically SAP) of external and internal audit clients, specifically in the Banking, Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Markets and Insurance industries is required for this specific position. Experience in IT Attestation audits (ISAE3402, SOC 1) and PCAOB audits is advantageous. You will also be responsible for providing guidance to junior colleagues on their goals, performance and career progression in the capacity of Performance Manager as well as other operational roles within the division. Key responsibilities :

• Analysing audit strategy and plans
• Defining ideal target audit approaches that leverage technology and data analysis
• Engaging with audit and internal audit partners and managers to work together with them in teams
• Team leadership
• Providing insight to our audit clients about IT in their businesses in presentations and reports
• Project / engagement management
• Review and quality assurance of deliverables
• Develop internal and external client relationships
• Client liaison and problem solving
• Ability to identify potential business development / sales opportunities
• Reporting of findings to key stakeholders (client and audit), as well as investigating mitigating controls and procedures for control deficiencies
• Report writing
• Building capabilities and methodologies in the areas of system based auditing and data analytics
• Performance management of allocated colleagues

• Passion for both business, Information Technology (IT) and data
• Excellent documentation and report writing ability
• Self leadership
• Strong desire to learn through diverse experiences
• Time management, discipline, accountability, self-motivation and eagerness are vital skills
• Ability to build sound internal and external relationships
• Strong administration skills
• Team leadership skill, ability and experience
• Being able to coach and guide junior staff to perform their responsibilities and provide fair feedback on their performance
• Enquiring mind
• Analytical, stable and logical thinker
• Excellent client relationship development skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work under pressure

• Completed BCom / BSc is essential, completed Honours is advantageous
• Minimum 8 years IT Audit experience in SAP
• Big 4 or mid-tier Audit Firm experience preferred
• CISA, CRISC or relevant professional qualification required