295 IT Auditor jobs in South Africa

IT Auditor

Hybrid / Cape Town

Competitive salary & benefits package

Astrum Search is delighted to be partnering with a leading global technology-driven organisation within the entertainment sector. This business is part of a world-renowned digital group that brings together innovative technology, data and customer experience to deliver high-performance solutions to millions of users worldwide.

As part of the dynamic Internal Audit function, you'll play a key role in assessing and strengthening the organisation's IT control environment. Working across cutting-edge technology platforms, you'll collaborate with senior stakeholders and technical teams to ensure systems are secure, compliant and operating effectively in a fast-paced, data-rich environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform IT audits and risk assessments across critical systems, infrastructure and applications
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls across software development, security and governance processes
• Conduct pre- and post-implementation reviews on new systems and technology upgrades
• Assess IT policies and procedures covering change management, data integrity, continuity and information security
• Identify vulnerabilities, assess cyber security maturity and make practical recommendations for improvement

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum of 4 years' IT audit experience – ideally within technology, eCommerce or online industries
• Sound knowledge of IT risk and control frameworks, audit standards and methodologies
• Strong understanding of modern IT domains – including cloud, operating systems, databases and network security

This is a superb opportunity to join a high-performing business that combines global reach with a dynamic, collaborative culture. You'll gain exposure to some of the most advanced technologies in the industry while contributing to a function that adds real value.

If you're passionate about technology and assurance – and want to be part of an ambitious, world-class organisation – this role offers the perfect next step.

IT Auditor / IT Risk & Controls Specialist (Contract)

Malander is seeking an
immediately available IT Auditor / IT Risk and Controls Specialist
to join a leading UK-based organisation on a contractual basis.

This role requires a
CISA-certified professional
with
proven SOX compliance experience
, as well as strong expertise in
IT General Controls (ITGCs)
,
IT Application Controls (ITACs)
, and
Key Report Testing
. Candidates without these core requirements will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute
  ITGC testing
  across system access, change management, and IT operations, ensuring compliance with SOX and internal control standards.
• Perform
  ITAC testing
  to validate data integrity, accuracy, and completeness within business applications.
• Conduct
  key report testing
  to ensure reports are complete, accurate, and appropriately secured.
• Provide assurance on IT risks impacting financial reporting and business operations.
• Recommend remediation strategies and contribute to enhancing IT control frameworks.
• Communicate findings clearly and effectively with both IT and business stakeholders.

Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• CISA certification.
• Proven SOX compliance experience.
• Hands-on expertise in
  ITGC
  ,
  ITAC
  , and
  key report validation.
• Big four articles / experience is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of IT systems and their link to business processes.
• Ability to present technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Immediate availability.

About the company:

Our client is a pragmatic, partner-led accounting firm providing accounting, tax, audit and advisory services in clear, plain language. With specialist experts across multiple UK offices, clients get a dedicated Client Lead plus in-house specialists brought in as needed—so work is efficient, well-communicated and genuinely useful. The team delivers statutory and non-statutory audits, group/component audits and sector-specific assurance (e.g., construction, manufacturing, hospitality and travel), aiming for minimal disruption and real business value. Our client is registered to carry out audit work in the UK by the ICAEW and blends technical rigour with a practical, commercial approach that helps clients minimise risk and tax while maximising opportunity.

What they need:

They are recruiting an
Audit Senior
based in
South Africa
to support UK audit engagements. The role will begin
fully remote
, with UK-hours collaboration and close integration with the UK team. As local offices are established in South Africa, the position will transition to a
hybrid
working model.

Key responsibilities:

• Prior experience of accounting and auditing, with a clear desire to specialise in this area.
• Planning audits, designing tests, identifying risks and executing audits
• Finalising audits and completion summaries on files from findings
• Great communication verbally and written for the purpose of audit documentation and findings
• Accounting under FRS102 (SME's country equivalent) and International ISAs
• Good project management skills, including meeting agreed deadlines, taking ownership and managing a team.
• Coaching and training more junior staff, reviewing and guiding work
• Dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders.

Key skills and qualifications:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Audit leadership under ISA (UK) and FRS 102: plans audits, sets materiality/scope, designs risk-based procedures.
• People leadership: coaches juniors, reviews work constructively, and manages small field teams to deadlines.
• Stakeholder communication: explains findings to client finance leadership and partners in concise, business-focused language.
• Project management: owns timelines, priorities, and dependencies across multiple engagements; escalates issues early.
• Professional judgement & ethics: applies independence requirements, challenges assumptions appropriately, and documents conclusions.

Well established firm of Accountants & Auditors requires the following from the candidate:

Minimum requirements:

• Relevant completed accounting degree
• Minimum experience of 1-2 years on Caseware
• Experience with SARS E-filing
• Must have completed articles with Audit firm

Duties:

• Completion of relevant audit programs
• Preparation of lead schedules/lead sheets
• Compilation of audit files based on IRBA standards
• Preparation of audited financial statements

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelors (Preferred)

Email:

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

ELIGIBILITY

Suitably qualified candidates

CLOSING DATE

REFERENCE NUMBER

CM 18/25 Ext

SALARY

Basic Salary: R p.a.

DEPARTMENT

Internal Audit

DIRECTORATE

OFFICE OF THE CITY

MANAGER

Auditor

Requirements

• A relevant 3-year qualification or B degree with preference in

auditing or internal audit as a major

• A minimum of 2 to 5 years' audit related experience required
• Registered with a recognised audit or other relevant

professional institute/ body

• Appropriate Key Performance Indicator and Performance

Audit experience would be an added advantage

• A valid driver's license is required or to be obtained within

12 months form the date of appointment as a condition

of appointment.

• Working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Working knowledge or exposure to Audit Electronic

Working Paper Software Solution (e.g. BarnOwl) would

be an added advantage

• Studying towards a relevant professional certification

(e.g. CIA) and/or other relevant professional designation

with completed articles or IIA Learnership is preferred

Key Performance Areas

• Good knowledge base and experience of governance,

controls and risk management

• Perform internal audit activities in compliance with relevant

legislation, policies, regulations, frameworks, standards

(e.g. IPPF) and guidelines

• Perform professional audit work according to norms and

standards under the general direction of an experienced

Senior Auditor

• Plan and perform audit engagements
• Raise and discuss interim findings/ issues identified during

the engagement

• Assist with preparing draft audit reports (with detailed

findings, recommendations and management comments)

• Identify types of controls and assess the system of internal

controls e.g. adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency and

identify possible weaknesses that do not mitigate the risks

• Recognise and evaluate types of fraud, fraud risk, and red

flags for fraud

External Auditors – Onsite Role (Bloemfontein, Free State)

Makosi is looking for experienced External Auditors for an onsite engagement in Bloemfontein.

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State (onsite)

Availability: Immediate start preferred

Level: Senior / Experienced Auditor

Requirements:

Completed articles (SAICA / SAIPA / equivalent)

Experience in external audit engagements

Strong knowledge of IFRS and ISA standards

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Willingness to be onsite in and around Bloemfontein and willing to travel

Send your CV to

FCS

Reporting to the Operations Manager

The above position is vacant at our Parow Branch. The overall purpose of this position is to perform audits on ATM's.

Minimum Requirements:

• Clear criminal record
• PSIRA accredited with a minimum Grade C qualification
• Cash In Transit (CIT) certificate
• Firearm competency – with a minimum handgun (for business purposes) qualification
• Knowledge of ATMs
• ATM Custodian experience is advantageous
• Management/ supervisory experience is advantageous
• Valid drivers license – code B minimum
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision

Key Performance Areas (not totally inclusive):

• Execute balancing on ATMs
• Perform on-site balancing and/or spot checks when required
• Ensure all SOPs are adhered to by operational staff and report non-compliance
• Road marshalling; FOB checks; site and risk inspections to be conducted weekly
• Assisting with daily operational requirements
• Client liaison when required
• Perform additional ad-hoc services when applicable and when requested by Management
• Basic Team Leader functions required
• Full responsibility and accountability for the vehicle i.e. reporting faults, refuelling, operating the various security systems, cleanliness of the vehicle, etc.
• Ensure security and manage movement of CIT schedules and bulk movements where applicable
• Administration duties; daily roster and reports to be submitted to management
• Training staff on ATMs when requested by management
• Assist the crew to load and offload consignments where needed and/or requested
• Fulfil Custodian duties when requested by Management
• Any additional requests relating to the ATM division when requested by management

Other Personality Attributes and Core Competencies:

• Must be honest and reliable
• Must have good verbal and language abilities
• Must be a team player
• Prepared to go the extra mile
• Possess future leader attributes
• Must be assertive
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be disciplined
• Pay attention to detail
• Prepared to work overtime
• Prepared to Travel
• Self-development
• Communication skills
• Team work

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position.

Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

1. 
   

   Audit Planning:

   
   
   
   
   • Develop a comprehensive audit plan based on the organization's risk assessment and objectives.
   
   
   • Identify key areas of concern and potential audit scope.
   
   
   • Collaborate with senior management to ensure alignment between audit plans and organizational goals.
   
   
   
   


2. 
   

   Audit Execution:

   
   
   
   
   • Lead and conduct audits of financial statements, operational processes, and internal controls.
   
   
   • Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of controls, risk management, and compliance.
   
   
   • Collect and analyze data to support audit findings and recommendations.
   
   
   • Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and potential areas of improvement.
   
   
   
   


3. 
   

   Team Management:

   
   
   
   
   • Supervise a team of auditors, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring quality work output.
   
   
   • Foster a collaborative and professional work environment within the audit team.
   
   
   • Provide training and professional development opportunities to enhance the team's skills.
   
   
   
   


4. 
   

   Risk Assessment:

   
   
   
   
   • Continuously assess the organization's risk profile and adjust audit plans accordingly.
   
   
   • Identify emerging risks and vulnerabilities that could impact the organization's performance.
   
   
   • Recommend strategies to mitigate identified risks and enhance internal controls.
   
   
   
   


5. 
   

   Stakeholder Communication:

   
   
   
   
   • Maintain effective communication with senior management, executives, and relevant stakeholders.
   
   
   • Present audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
   
   
   • Collaborate with business units to address audit-related concerns and facilitate improvements.
   
   
   
   


6. 
   

   Audit Reporting:

   
   
   
   
   • Prepare detailed audit reports summarizing findings, risk assessments, and recommended actions.
   
   
   • Ensure reports are accurate, well-organized, and provide meaningful insights.
   
   
   • Present audit results to senior management and the audit committee.
   
   
   
   


7. 
   

   Regulatory Compliance:

   
   
   
   
   • Stay up-to-date with industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
   
   
   • Ensure audits are conducted in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
   
   
   
   


8. 
   

   Process Improvement:

   
   
   
   
   • Identify opportunities to enhance audit methodologies, tools, and processes.
   
   
   • Recommend process improvements to optimize efficiency and effectiveness of the internal audit function.
   
   
   
   

Qualifications and Requirements:

Experience: 2-3 Years

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  Master's degree or professional certification