Senior IT Auditor: IT, Information Security Expert

4 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Santam Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Auditor to join our team at Santam. As a Senior IT Auditor, you will be responsible for conducting various types of assurance and consulting reviews with a primary focus on IT, Information Security, and Cyber Security audits across the Santam Group.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct risk-based technology-focused (IT) audit assignments to contribute to delivering on the internal audit plan approved by Santam's Group Audit Committee.
  • Assignment work entails assignment planning, execution, reporting, and audit follow-up work, including performing risk and control assessments, developing and executing audit procedures, and preparing audit findings and reports.
  • Assist in reporting to various audit, risk, and related committees.
  • Provide input into annual audit planning.
  • Follow up on audit issues raised and provide input into reports to the audit committee and other relevant governance structures.
  • Maintain quality standards in terms of the audit methodology, approach, and documentation.
  • Support and mentor junior/trainee auditors.
  • Client relationship management with internal Santam stakeholders and external stakeholders, with a focus on Information Security functions.
  • Champion Internal Audit's role in the organization by serving as GIA's representative at relevant, key Santam forums.
Requirements
  • A relevant qualification (Diploma, Bachelors, or Honours degree) in science, commerce, engineering, technology, information systems, informatics, or similar.
  • More than 4 years' experience in an audit/consulting/risk management/governance or similar operations function and demonstrable exposure as per the job description.
  • Experienced in performing IT general, information security, and cyber security audits, including operating system and database security assessments/reviews across a range of environments.
  • Database and operating systems security interrogation experience would be advantageous.
  • An advanced understanding of internal audit disciplines, methodologies, and practices.
  • Experience in the insurance industry is preferred.
  • Progress towards or completed CISA, CISM, CISSP, or similar.
  • 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 would be advantageous.
Skills and Competencies
  • Very 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 (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 by yourself.
About Santam

Santam 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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