IT Auditor: Group Internal Audit: Sandton/Bellville (JG7/8)

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 Groups five business clusters (Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz and Santam) house the Groups 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 Groups centralised functions, which include: Finance, Actuarial and Risk Management, Strategy, Human Resources, Market Development and Brand 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 five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, 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 necessary information required for the audit has been obtained and reports weaknesses and shortcomings to Senior Internal Auditor. What will make you successful in this role?

• 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 -
  • Perform technical security reviews on key server and database technologies supporting the key business applications, including the following: Interpretation of audit evidence and technical script output.
  • 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 Assists with internal control and liaison with senior auditors. Assists with preparing audit working papers Reports weaknesses and shortcomings 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 shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. Our commitment to transformation The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Groups Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.