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IT Audit Specialist Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: IT Audit Specialist
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Recruiter:
Salix Recruitment
Job Ref:
JHB003186/SS
Date posted:
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary:
700000 Annually
SUMMARY:
IT Audit Specialist Opportunity – Advance Your Career in IT Audit & Risk
POSITION INFO:
This position is ideal for a professional looking to deepen their expertise in General IT Controls (GITC), data analytics, and information security within a progressive audit environment. You will also have opportunities to represent the organisation at industry events and conferences, expanding your professional network and thought leadership exposure.
As a IT Audit Specialist, you will evaluate and strengthen clients’ IT control environments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practice. You will play a key role in identifying risks, improving processes, and leveraging data analytics to enhance audit quality and organisational resilience.
This opportunity sits within a specialist audit, assurance, and advisory practice that forms part of a leading global accounting network.
The firm focuses on technology-enabled assurance, IT audit, and risk advisory, helping clients strengthen control environments, enhance governance, and leverage data analytics to drive smarter business decisions.
With exposure to areas such as GITC, cybersecurity, SOC reporting, ERP risk, and data analytics, professionals gain hands-on experience in complex, tech-driven environments while benefiting from global best practices and strong career development support.
Duties:
- Prepare and deliver monthly management reports and detailed financial analysis
- Present financial insights and performance updates to executive stakeholders
- Lead Group Reporting processes
- Manage Regulatory Reporting requirements for the Group
- Oversee Income Tax and VAT submissions
- Drive and maintain effective internal control frameworks
- Assess risks impacting distribution channels and implement mitigation systems
- Lead the preparation of budgets and forecasts
- Review monthly trial balances and financial processing
- Review and prepare balance sheet reconciliations
- Oversee daily payment reviews and supporting schedule analysis
- Support IFRS17 implementation and other ad hoc finance projects
- Prepare Annual Financial Statements including notes and accounting policies
- Liaise with internal and external auditors
- Act as a Finance Business Partner
- Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships
- Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Accounting, or Finance (NQF Level 7)
- CISA(advantageous)
- Additional certifications in cybersecurity, data analytics, or IT governance beneficial
Experience:
- 3 years’ experience in IT audit, IT risk, or cybersecurity
- Exposure to IT controls (access management, SDLC, change management)
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Syspro (advantageous)
- Completed audit articles beneficial
- Exposure to SOC 1 / SOC 2 engagements
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Ability to translate technical risk into business insight
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work independently and within fast-paced teams
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills
- Proactive approach to improving IT environments
- Confidence representing the organisation in professional forums
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
