Johannesburg: Superintendent Internal Control IT posted by Hire Resolve

About the Role

A multinational mining and metals processing group is seeking an experienced Superintendent Internal Control IT to support the day-to-day execution of IT-related SOX activities, IT General Controls (ITGCs), and IT Application Controls (ITACs). The successful candidate will work closely with the Unit Manager to ensure compliance with approved methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day IT-related SOX activities in line with approved methodologies under the Unit Manager’s guidance.
• Perform walkthroughs with IT control and process owners to validate control design, IT dependencies, and evidence requirements.
• Coordinate evidence readiness (PBCs), perform quality checks, and validate completeness.
• Support quarterly Control Self-Assessment (CSA) and Control Effectiveness Questionnaire (CEQ) activities, tracking and escalating overdue items.
• Perform IT risk analysis across system functionality, configurations, interfaces, access security, and change management.
• Collaborate with IT owners to design, document, and implement ITGCs and ITACs to mitigate identified financial reporting risks.
• Provide guidance on IT control requirements and governance for new projects and system changes.
• Uphold the organization’s code of conduct and act with integrity.
• Maintain and update IT process narratives, risk/control matrices, and process flows illustrating IT dependencies.
• Evaluate ITGC/ITAC design and operating deficiencies, conduct root-cause analyses, and guide control owners through remediation and action planning.
• Prepare IT-focused inputs for SOX status reporting and external/internal audit interactions.
• Identify opportunities to automate, standardize, and continuously monitor IT controls.
• Explore and pilot process mining and data analytics use cases to improve control efficiency.
• Provide training and guidance to business and corporate departments on IT control trends and topics.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: NQF 7 (Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma) in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, IT Audit, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years in IT risk, IT controls, IT audit, or SOX controls.
• Minimum 2 years at an IT supervisory level.
• Minimum 4 years of SOX-related experience focusing on ITGCs and IT application/dependent controls (documentation, readiness, and testing).
• Minimum 2 years of IT control testing experience (internal, external, or co-sourced) including evidence standards.
• Systems & Technical Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of SOX Sections 404 and 302, COSO, ISO 27001, and/or COBIT.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP GRC.
• Familiarity with major ERP/business systems (e.g., SAP, JDE, Symplexity, Maxxess, Coupa).
• Compliance & Licensing:
• Valid drivers license
• Clear security screening
• Clear credit record
• Medically fit for the specific business area

Advantageous Criteria

• Professional certification (e.g., CISA, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent)
• Experience with data analytics or process mining solutions for controls monitoring and evidence quality