Manager: IT Audit (ERP: SAP/Oracle)

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**Overview** The Auditor-General of South Africa is seeking a Manager for IT Audit, specializing in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP and Oracle. This role involves leading and managing comprehensive IT audits, from planning and execution to reporting, ensuring adherence to audit standards, effective resource management, and robust stakeholder engagement. **What you will do** * Conduct ERP reviews covering the three audit phases: Planning, Execution, and Reporting. * Plan audits by defining objectives and scope, identifying benchmarks, assessing risks from source documentation, compiling the audit plan, and conducting walkthroughs. * Execute tests for compliance to policies, procedures, standards, and specifications; adequacy on goals; reliability of information; efficiency and effectiveness of operations; and safeguarding of assets. * Generate audit reports indicating findings and recommendations, and conduct closure meetings to discuss accepted/rejected recommendations, implementation timelines, and target dates. * Supervise subordinates in the execution of the three audit phases and supervise team meetings regarding audit direction and progress. * Provide guidance to auditors on audit-related matters and on the AGSA audit approach. * Conduct fieldwork in accordance with policies and procedures, and communicate progress or obstacles to the Line Manager. * Provide support in the review of contract work and quality assurance. * Provide input to regularity audit strategic plans. * Promote and manage sound internal controls within the Business Unit. * Keep abreast of the latest developments at the AGSA. * Manage audits within allocated time frames and in adherence to internal processes, policies, and procedures. * Maintain internal stakeholder relationships, including engaging with regularity audit on proceedings, facilitating debriefing sessions, and engaging with team and colleagues within the Business Unit. * Maintain external stakeholder relationships, including engaging with auditee management, liaising with audit firms regarding contracted out audits, and liaising with prospective employees. * Analyse the business plan to determine deliverables and targets, and participate in securing human resource requirements. * Manage staff performance, including compiling IPC’s and PDP’s, conducting coaching sessions, providing constant feedback and mentorship, and conducting performance reviews. * Manage staff development and ensure each staff member has a Personal Development Plan. * Create a conducive environment to maintain and enhance employee motivation. * Participate in transformational initiatives (inclusive of change, organisational culture, CSI, diversity) and continually improve own competence through personal development and participation in learning and development/CPD programmes. * Manage Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements, completing HR actions within allocated time frames. * Ensure the delivery of high quality, accurate, and cost-effective audits through effective planning and resource management. * Assist with negotiating budgets with regularity audit. * Ensure effective and efficient management of projects in terms of time, cost, and quality. * Review and approve timesheets, S&T, and advances in line with the allocated budget. * Monitor staff leave, training, non-recoverable activities, and recoverability reports to ensure achievement of annual targets. * Provide input on the centre income budget and assist with the review of CWC invoices. * Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks, and assignments not stipulated on the Job Description as and when required. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Formal Education**: * B Degree in Auditing, Computer Science or Informatics or other equivalent. * Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). * *The following will be an added advantage*: ERP Certificate and experience on SAP, PeopleSoft or JD Edwards. * **Knowledge**: * Knowledge of Auditing. * Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance and the components involved in finance; must be able to apply PFMA and MFMA principles and adhere to due dates. * In-depth knowledge and skills in Informatics. * Knowledge of Project Assurance. * Knowledge of ERP systems. * **Experience**: * Solid experience in auditing SAP/Oracle environment. * Minimum 5 years IS auditing. * Minimum 2-3 years’ managerial experience. * In-depth knowledge in the Audit of IT General controls, business process/automated controls. * Understanding of different infrastructure environments such as SAAS, IAAS, etc. * In-depth understanding of windows/shellUnix/Linux/mainframe. **Who should apply** An experienced IT Audit professional with a strong background in ERP systems (specifically SAP/Oracle) and a CISA certification, seeking a managerial role. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in IS auditing, including 2-3 years in a managerial capacity, demonstrating strong leadership in managing audit teams, projects, and stakeholders. They should possess deep knowledge of IT General Controls, business process controls, various infrastructure environments, and operating systems. The role requires a candidate committed to continuous professional development, capable of effective financial and people management within an auditing context. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/manager-it-audit-erp-sap-oracle-auditor-general-of-south-africa-1 Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

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