Senior Manager – IT Audit
SNG GrantThornton
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Posted 05 March 2026
- Closing Date 30 March 2026
Job Details
Job Description
Job Purpose:
The Senior Manager: IT Audit is responsible for leading complex IT audit engagements, overseeing IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, and IT SOX compliance programs. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong risk and controls knowledge, and the ability to engage senior stakeholders across the business.
Job Responsibilities:
1. IT Audit Leadership
- Lead and manage end-to-end IT audit engagements
- Oversee risk assessments and audit planning
- Review technical workpapers and ensure quality assurance
- Manage multiple engagements and teams simultaneously
2. IT SOX & Controls Oversight
- Lead IT SOX compliance programs (ITGCs, automated controls, interface controls)
- Assess design and operating effectiveness of controls
- Identify control gaps and drive remediation efforts
- Liaise with external auditors on IT SOX reliance
- Evaluate ERP environments
- Assess cybersecurity controls and IT governance frameworks
- Review cloud environments (Azure, AWS)
- Analyse system configurations, access management, and change controls
- Evaluate data analytics controls and automated control environments
4. Risk & Governance Advisory
- Advise clients/business on IT risk mitigation strategies
- Align IT controls to frameworks such as:
- COBIT
- ISO 27001
- NIST
5. Stakeholder Management
- Present audit findings to Executive Management and Audit Committees
- Build trusted relationships with CIOs, IT Directors, and Finance Leaders
- Mentor and develop managers and audit team
- CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional qualification
Experience:
- 8-12+ years' experience in IT audit or technology risk
- Strong IT SOX experience (ICFR environment) Experience in ERP audits (SAP preferred)
- Deep understanding of;
2.Logical access controls
3.Change management
4.Cybersecurity cotrols
5.Cloud risk