IT Auditor

Who are we?
Sanlam was established as a life insurance company in South Africa but has since transformed into a diversified financial services group that operates across the African continent, India, Malaysia and selected developed markets, with listings on the Johannesburg, A2X and Namibian stock exchanges. In 2018 the Group celebrated its centenary as well as 20 years since demutualisation and listing in South Africa and Namibia. Sanlam is one of the largest internationally active insurance groups in the world with a presence in 43 countries and has the biggest non-banking financial services footprint on the African continent.

The Group's four business clusters (Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets and Santam) house the Group's business operations. The Group Office provides strategic direction and support to the four clusters, assisting them in realising their strategies and meeting their business objectives. The Group Office is responsible for governance and for the Group's centralised functions, which include: Finance, Actuarial and Risk Management, Strategy, Human Resources, Market Development and Sustainability.
Build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. What will you do?
Responsibilities include assisting with internal control and liaison with external auditors. Assists with preparing audit working papers ensuring that the necessaryinformation required for the audit has been obtained and reports weaknesses and shortcomings to Senior Internal Auditor. What will make you successful in this role?
Execute audit assignments independently in specialist technical and general controls areas. Taking full responsibility for assignment planning, fieldwork, reporting and client interaction / client relationship management.
Supervision of audit engagement teams (Junior IT Auditors) ensuring that audit engagements are completed according to predefined audit schedules and deadlines. Taking full responsibility for team setup, supervision and review and sign off of audit deliverables and workpapers. Including staff performance appraisals per assignment.
Assist with control effectiveness reviews (CER’s) for key IT Processes covered as part of the General Control Audits conducted across the Sanlam Group, including the following:
Confirm the effective working of internal controls by execution of the audit program.
Obtaining the relevant audit evidence to complete the effectiveness testing (with the assistance of the Audit Specialists).
Documentation of audit work / completion of audit work-papers and electronic audit files.
Preparation of a draft list of audit observations and reports.
Technical Security Reviews
Completion of the audit program and electronic audit file.
Preparation of lists of outstanding issues or areas that require investigation / discussion with Management.
Preparation of a draft technical report.
Assist Senior IT Auditors and Audit Specialists with ad-hoc audit reviews and internal operational processes such as audit observations management and data clean-up, knowledge management and research initiatives within the team and department.
Timely delivery of audit assignments while adhering to the Sanlam Internal Audit methodologies and quality requirements.
Draft audit reports discussed and agreed with Management, with appropriate comments and target dates obtained. Qualification and Experience
National Diploma in Internal Audit or Financial Information Systems OR B Com (Information Systems) OR National Diploma in Information Technology.
A minimum of 1-2 years related experience in an Internal or External Audit environment. Knowledge and Skills
Understand and comply with the IIA standards on fieldwork.
Basic knowledge of audit techniques and principles.
Basic awareness of business processes.
Understands the importance of using technology in the audit process.
Assists with preparing audit working papers and audit reports. Behavioral Competencies
Communicates effectively - Contributing independently
Decision quality - Contributing independently
Business insight - Contributing independently
Plans and aligns - Contributing independently Core Competencies
Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
Customer focus - Contributing independently
Drives results - Contributing independently
Collaborates - Contributing independently
Being resilient - Contributing independently Turnaround time
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what dr