Description<\/p>\n
\tThe Manager will play a key leadership role within BDO\u2019s Financial Services Advisory and Internal Audit practice, responsible for managing and delivering complex internal audit and technology risk engagements across banks, insurers, asset managers, and other regulated institutions.
\n\tThe role combines engagement delivery, team leadership, client relationship management, and practice development, with a strong emphasis on technology-enabled business processes, data governance, regulatory frameworks, and financial reporting controls.
\n\tThe Manager will lead engagement teams, provide technical oversight, and act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring high-quality, value-adding outcomes aligned to professional standards and regulatory expectations.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Internal Audit & Assurance Leadership<\/p>\n
\tLead and manage internal audit engagements, including business process, IT, and integrated audits
\n\tOversee planning, scoping, and execution of audits in line with risk-based methodologies and IIA standards
\n\tReview and challenge risk assessments, control designs, and testing approaches
\n\tProvide quality assurance over audit workpapers, testing, and outputs to ensure consistency and defensibility
\n\tDrive the development of clear, commercially relevant audit findings, including root cause analysis and actionable recommendations
\n\tEngage with senior stakeholders to communicate audit outcomes, risks, and insights<\/p>\n
Technology Risk & Advisory Delivery<\/p>\n
\tLead advisory engagements across IT risk, data governance, systems implementation, and control optimisation
\n\tProvide strategic input into technology-enabled control frameworks, automation initiatives, and digital transformation programs
\n\tOversee assessments of IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, and emerging technology risks (e.g., AI, data analytics platforms)
\n\tSupport regulatory-driven programs (e.g., BCBS 239 \/ RDARR, IFRS 17, King IV\/V, ISO frameworks) where relevant
\n\tAdvise clients on remediation strategies, control improvements, and sustainable governance practices<\/p>\n
Client & Stakeholder Management<\/p>\n
\tBuild and maintain strong relationships with client management, internal audit functions, and risk stakeholders
\n\tAct as a key contact point for engagements, managing expectations, timelines, and deliverables
\n\tFacilitate audit workshops, closing meetings, and steering committee discussions
\n\tTranslate technical findings into business-relevant insights for executive audiences<\/p>\n
Team Leadership & Delivery Management<\/p>\n
\tLead, mentor, and develop engagement teams (analysts, senior analysts, and assistant managers)
\n\tReview work outputs, provide coaching, and ensure effective skills development
\n\tManage engagement economics, including budgeting, resource allocation, and profitability
\n\tDrive a high-performance, quality-focused team culture<\/p>\n
Data-Enabled Auditing & Innovation<\/p>\n
\tChampion the use of data analytics and Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) across engagements
\n\tOversee the design and execution of data-driven audit procedures
\n\tIdentify opportunities to enhance audit efficiency and insight through automation and analytics
\n\tPromote innovation within audit methodologies and tooling<\/p>\n
Practice Development & Business Growth<\/p>\n
\tContribute to proposal development, RFP responses, and client pitches
\n\tIdentify cross-selling and upselling opportunities within existing client portfolios
\n\tSupport the development of internal methodologies, frameworks, and thought leadership
\n\tBuild market presence in internal audit and technology advisory offerings<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
Qualifications:<\/p>\n
\tBCom Internal Audit
\n\tBCom Information Systems \/ Informatics
\n\tBSc Computer Science
\n\tBA Information Management (or equivalent)
\n\tBCom Financial Science
\n\tPostgraduate qualification in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or IT Governance (advantageous)<\/p>\n
Professional certifications preferred:<\/p>\n
\tCISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
\n\tCIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
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Experience<\/p>\n
\t5\u20138 years\u2019 experience in Internal Audit, IT Audit, or Risk Advisory
\n\tProven experience managing audit engagements and leading teams
\n\tStrong exposure to Financial Services (banking, insurance, asset management)
\n\tExperience in delivering technology risk and integrated audits<\/p>\n
Technical Knowledge & Frameworks\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n
\tStrong understanding of risk-based internal audit methodologies (aligned to IIA Standards)
\n\tDeep knowledge of IT risk management, IT governance, and internal control frameworks
\n\tExperience with frameworks such as:
\n\tGlobal Internal Audit Standards
\n\tCOBIT
\n\tKing v
\n\tITIL
\n\tISO 27001
\n\tData governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA)
\n\tUnderstanding of regulatory environments impacting Financial Services<\/p>\n
Core Competencies\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n
\tStrong leadership and people management skills
\n\tExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication ability
\n\tCommercial acumen and client-focused mindset
\n\tStrong analytical and problem-solving capability
\n\tAbility to manage multiple engagements and priorities
\n\tHigh standard of professionalism and delivery quality
\n\tCommitment to continuous learning and professional development<\/p>\n
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Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.bdo.co.za\/en-za\/home ) or<\/p>\n
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