Job Summary
We have a vacancy for an Auditor with Cyber Security and Technology Infrastructure experience to join our Group Internal Audit Division. The incumbent will execute audit assignments in accordance with the Group Audit Plan and relevant policies, procedures and quality standards.
Job Description
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Develop an in-depth knowledge of the methodology, by attending training sessions and using knowledge gained during audits, use this proactively in executing audit activities.
Assist the Audit Manager with planning and execution of Design Effectiveness and Operating Effectives Testing, uniformly applying the methodology and quality standards, focusing the work on key risks, with minimum supervision from the audit manager
Develop and maintain relationships with key audit contacts on each audit by attending continuous stakeholder meetings. In addition, engage closely with stakeholders during assignments and encourage open discussion and interaction with business on the risks associated in their environment.
Support the Audit manager in the identification of risks to be tested by participating in planning sessions.
Develop an in-depth knowledge of Absa and the various business areas and use this knowledge to assess risks and controls through identifying, assessing and documenting risks and controls within these processes.
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls and document all working papers in the audit management platform for review by the audit manager.
Ensure all audit observations and planned actions are factually agreed with management as soon as they arise and increase the speed of report issuance. Provide suggestions to stakeholder management on how they can address the control issues identified.
On an ongoing basis throughout the audit, discuss and agree the factual accuracy of audit observations with the Audit Manager and Head of Audit.
Provide feedback to the Audit Manager and audit team with progress and observations raised during the audit by communicating honestly, frequently and effectively. Build and maintain good working relationships with fellow auditors.
Prepare audit observations and make sure that they are concise, factually accurate and cover all of the significant issues. The observations must be insightful, address the root causes, and have agreed actions that fully mitigate the risk.
Education and Experience:
Technology and Cyber security management best practices
2-3 years working in Internal/External audit or commensurate experience in a major financial institution.
2-3 years Risk and Governance Auditor experience , preferably from a Bank or Audit Firm or Consultancy
Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge governance and compliance advisory in respect of banking products and investment products
Technology and Cyber security management
Data analytics
Automation of processes and reporting
Ability to influence and interact with various stakeholder
Maintain confidentiality
Ability to work in a pressurised environment
Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
