Manufacturing

Internal Audit Lead

Robert Walters·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Internship
ManufacturingFull TimeInternship
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  • A prestigious global private markets manager is seeking an accomplished Internal Audit Lead to join their Cape Town office, focusing on technology and data assurance.

What you'll do:

As an Internal Audit Lead, you will play a central role in shaping the organisation's approach to technology risk assurance. Your day-to-day activities

  • Lead end-to-end IT and technology audits within the approved Internal Audit Plan, covering areas like IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity, data governance, cloud infrastructure, and third-party providers.
  • Assist the Head of Internal Audit in scoping IT reviews to ensure technical accuracy and business relevance aligned with the organisation's risk profile.
  • Audit compliance with technology and data regulations such as DORA, GDPR, operational resilience standards, and other frameworks.
  • Test IT system controls for access management, change management, incident handling, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
  • Review data integrity, lineage, and management practices across systems to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Deliver clear audit reports that outline findings and agreed actions for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Support IT risk assessments and help shape the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan with a focus on emerging risks like cyber threats and new technologies.
  • Monitor changes in technology, regulations, and vendor risks to identify potential issues.
  • Prepare management information (MI) for senior forums like Executive Committees or Boards on audit results, risks, and remediation progress.
  • Build strong relationships with internal teams and external auditors; provide guidance on IT controls while ensuring coordinated audit coverage.

What you bring:

To excel as an Internal Audit Lead, your background should include

  • 8 - 10 years of IT audit or technology risk experience in financial services or investment management is required.
  • Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, ACA, or ACCA are mandatory; multiple certifications are highly value
  • Strong expertise in IT general controls (ITGC) frameworks and hands-on experience with application control testing using methodologies like COBIT or ISO 27001
  • Proven ability to audit cybersecurity controls, including vulnerability management, penetration testing, identity/access management, and security operations
  • Experience auditing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), SaaS solutions, or third-party providers in large organisations
  • Solid understanding of UK/EU regulations for asset managers (e.g., DORA, GDPR) and experience assessing compliance
  • Expertise in auditing data governance frameworks, including integrity checks, lineage tracing, and broader data management reviews
  • Ability to develop technology-focused Internal Audit Plans and conduct IT risk assessments within complex international structures
  • Practical knowledge of end-to-end IT audit processes, from planning to reporting, and experience tracking remediation actions with stakeholders
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for creating clear reports tailored to technical and non-technical audiences while fostering cross-functional relationships.

Key skills

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At a glance

Company

Robert Walters

Location

Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

June 25, 2026

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