Gauteng: Group IT Audit Manager posted by Network Finance

About the Role

Network Finance is seeking a highly experienced and strategic IT Audit Manager to lead our group’s IT audit function. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving the development and execution of our annual and rolling 3-year IT audit plans, aligning with strategic and operational priorities. You will also be expected to present findings and insights at EXCO and Audit Committee level, providing expert guidance to divisional audit teams on IT-related risks and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the IT Audit function and executing approved annual and rolling 3-year IT audit plans
• Designing and delivering risk-based IT audits aligned to strategic and operational priorities
• Planning, executing and reporting on complex IT audits in line with internal audit methodology and IIA standards
• Presenting IT audit findings and insights at EXCO and Audit Committee level
• Providing expert guidance to divisional audit teams on IT-related risks and controls
• Managing audit budgets, timelines, resources and external audit partners
• Ensuring high-quality working papers, reports and governance outcomes
• Driving continuous improvement, innovation and best practice in IT audit
• Staying ahead of technology, IT audit and automotive sector trends

Requirements

• 3-year degree in Accounting, Auditing or a related field
• CISA or CISM certification (or relevant postgraduate qualification – highly advantageous)
• 6+ years internal audit experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong exposure to IT audit, risk, governance and controls

Qualifications

No specific qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not specified.

What Success Looks Like

• Audits delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard
• Strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
• Clear, impactful audit reports that add real business value
• Well-developed, engaged and capable audit teams
• Effective oversight of IT risks across the Group

What You’ll Need

• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Confident report writing and audit documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability
• Collaborative, adaptable and results-driven leadership style

Why This Role?

This is not a tick-box audit role. It’s a strategic, visible leadership position within a large automotive group where IT, data and systems are business-critical. You’ll have real influence, strong executive exposure and the opportunity to shape how IT risk is managed across the organisation.