IT Assurance Manager | PKF Cape Town

Description

PKF Cape Town is currently looking for an IT Assurance Manager to join their growing team! The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting, leading and delivering IT assurance and IT audit engagements across a diverse client portfolio, with a specific focus on IT General Controls, application controls and IT-related audit support within external financial statement audits. This position plays a key role in developing and enhancing the firm's IT Assurance offering, driving innovation through data analytics, and mentoring future IT Audit professionals. The successful candidate will work closely with audit partners, managers, and engagement teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality assurance services aligned with professional standards and firm methodologies.

REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES

• Preferred qualifications include CA(SA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or another relevant IT, Risk, Audit or Technology-related qualification. Candidates who have completed CISA, or who are actively pursuing CISA, will be viewed favourably. ISO-related qualifications and certifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis. However, this role is primarily focused on IT systems, controls and assurance within a financial audit context, rather than information security management system certification work.

• 2–5 years’ relevant IT Audit, IT Assurance, IT controls, Risk Advisory or Internal Audit experience, preferably including ITGCs, application controls or systems-related audit work. Financial audit exposure is advantageous but not required.

• Experience leading engagements and supervising staff would be advantageous.

Technical skills

• Experience testing IT General Controls (ITGCs).

• Experience working in or supporting external financial statement audits. A sound understanding of the financial audit lifecycle is essential for this role.

• Strong understanding of business processes, risks, and internal controls.

• Experience working within professional services, audit firms, or audit consulting environments.

• Experience in auditing ERP systems will be advantageous.

• Experience with CaseWare Working Papers will be advantageous.

• Experience with data analytics languages and tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python, CaseWare IDEA or similar technologies would be advantageous.

Other skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Leadership and mentoring ability.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• High level of professional judgement.

• Client-focused approach.

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Commercial awareness and business acumen.

• Continuous improvement mindset.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to: IT Audit & Assurance

• Lead and perform IT audit engagements, including identifying, evaluating and testing IT General Controls and Application Controls.

• Support external financial audit teams with IT-related audit components.

• Identify risks and provide practical, value-adding recommendations to clients through effective communication.

• Support the development of firm methodologies relating to IT Assurance, including templates, working papers and practical guidance for audit teams.

• Ensure compliance with relevant auditing standards and firm methodologies.

• Establish a pipeline of future IT Auditors by upskilling trainees and other relevant personnel, supporting the long-term sustainability of the department.

• Identify critical areas where IT Audit can add measurable value, and explore relevant training and working papers to support this objective.

• Where relevant, use data analytics tools, scripts and automation to support audit fieldwork procedures, improve efficiency and enhance the quality of audit evidence obtained.

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with partners, audit managers, and engagement teams.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff where applicable.

• Collaborate with the IT Audit leadership to refine processes and expectations for this evolving role.

Client Engagement

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

• Deliver high-quality work aligned with PKF’s service standards and values.