IT Auditor at Discovery – Apply Now!

Full-time

Aspen Pharma Group

🌟 About Discovery

Discovery is a purpose-driven organization that exists to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. As a global leader in health and life insurance, wellness, and financial services, Discovery is committed to attracting exceptional individuals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative environment. If you’re passionate about innovation and contributing to meaningful change in society, Discovery is the place for you.

🔍 Role Overview: IT Auditor

As an IT Auditor at Discovery, you will play a critical role in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of IT controls, risk management, and governance processes. You’ll be working across a wide spectrum of Discovery’s business areas including Health, Life, Invest, Vitality, and more. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can contribute to both strategic initiatives and technical IT audit projects.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

🔧 Strategic Responsibilities:

  • Engage with management to resolve queries and enhance the audit process.

  • Maintain and build relationships across Discovery business units and assurance providers.

  • Facilitate and evaluate IT risk profiles with inherent and residual views.

  • Challenge business inputs and provide expert insight to improve IT risk management.

🖥️ Technical Proficiency:

  • Sound knowledge in IT General Controls, Application Controls, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

  • Experience with Data Analytics and CAATs (Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques) is advantageous.

  • Involvement in Project and Programme Management audit aspects.

📋 Operational Tasks:

  • Lead and execute IT audits in line with Discovery’s internal audit methodology.

  • Draft audit planning documents (APMs), engagement letters, process flow diagrams, and RACMs.

  • Monitor audit progress, budgets, and escalate risks or delays appropriately.

  • Supervise and guide junior auditors, ensuring high-quality audit files.

  • Drive improvements through risk profiling, control reviews, and data-driven analysis.

🔄 Follow-ups:

  • Track and follow up on outstanding audit issues.

  • Submit timely progress reports to audit and risk committees.

📚 Development & Training:

  • Stay abreast of industry developments and internal audit best practices.

  • Present training sessions to peers and assist with team development.

  • Participate in regular self-development activities, including internal and external courses.

🎓 Education and Experience

Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Auditing, or Information Systems

  • 2+ years of IT audit experience

  • Certifications: At least one of CIA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT

Essential Knowledge:

  • Internal Controls and COSO Framework

  • IT General Control and Application Control Reviews

  • IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity

  • Use of CAATs or data analytics tools

Advantageous:

  • Experience in Financial Services

  • Working towards an Honours or additional relevant degree

💼 Core Competencies

  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to dissect complex problems into logical parts.

  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written abilities.

  • Relationship Management: Build trust with auditees, business units, and external auditors.

  • Reporting Skills: Consolidate findings and present impactful audit reports.

🌍 Employment Equity

Discovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from individuals living with disabilities and support diversity and inclusion across all hiring decisions.

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  3. Quantify Achievements: Include metrics such as how many audits you’ve led or improved process efficiency by a certain percentage.

  4. Certifications Matter: List all relevant credentials (e.g., CISA, CIA, CISM) clearly under the education or a dedicated certifications section.

  5. Soft Skills Count: Emphasize competencies like analytical thinking, leadership, and report writing.

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🌐 Company Website: https://www.discovery.co.za

To apply for this job please visit aspen.mcidirecthire.com.