Audit Technology and Innovation Manager

Johannesburg

We are currently looking for an Audit Technology and Innovation Manager for the Johannesburg office. This role falls within the Assurance Department and reports to the Assurance Directors.

Below is a guideline of the role and responsibilities, qualifications and requirements.

Key responsibilities

Digital Audit Strategy

Develop and implement an audit technology strategy aligned to the firm’s business objectives.
Identify opportunities to modernise audit delivery through automation, data analytics, artificial intelligence and emerging technology.
Establish a practical technology roadmap for the Audit and Assurance practice.
Monitor audit technology trends and recommend relevant solutions to support a future-ready audit practice.

Audit process improvement and transformation

Review current audit methodologies and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement
Design and implement technology-enabled solutions that improve audit efficiency, consistency and quality
Reduce manual procedures through intelligent automation and standardised processes.
Introduce best practice approaches for technology-enabled auditing across engagements

Data analytics and business intelligence

Develop and lead the firm’s audit analytics capability.
Implement data-driven audit approaches to improve risk identification, audit quality and insight generation.
Support engagement teams with journal entry testing, full population testing, trend and anomaly analysis, risk profiling, fraud analytics, revenue analytics and continuous auditing procedures.
Develop dashboards and visual reporting tools to support audit planning, execution and reporting.

Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies

Evaluate and implement appropriate artificial intelligence solutions within the audit environment.
Develop responsible AI governance principles for audit use, including ethical, compliant and controlled application.
Identify opportunities to use AI in risk assessments, planning, sampling, documentation, quality reviews, knowledge management and client request management.

Audit technology management

Manage, optimise and govern audit-related technology platforms, including audit software, analytics tools, document intelligence solutions, workflow platforms, collaboration systems, AI applications, RPA tools and reporting platforms.
Oversee Primary contact for vendor management, system implementation, user adoption, training and ongoing enhancements.
Ensure appropriate governance, controls and support are in place for audit technology tools.

Technology adoption and change management

Lead technology adoption initiatives within the audit practice.
Develop user guides, learning materials and practical training programmes.
Facilitate workshops and build technology capability across audit teams.
Act as the internal subject matter expert for audit technology initiatives.

Audit quality enhancement

Ensure technology solutions support compliance with International Standards on Auditing, ISQM 1, ISQM 2, firm methodologies and applicable regulatory requirements.
Assist with monitoring the impact of technology on audit quality and delivery.
Develop controls and governance over technology-enabled audit procedures.
Participate in quality reviews where technology-enabled procedures have been applied.

Project management

Lead audit technology projects from initiation to implementation.
Define project requirements, timelines, deliverables and success measures.
Coordinate stakeholders, external providers and internal project contributors.
Monitor budgets, implementation progress and benefits realisation.

Stakeholder management

Build effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Partner with Audit Partners, Audit Directors, Audit Managers, Risk and Quality, IT, Learning and Development and other relevant internal teams.
Manage relationships with external technology providers and software vendors.
Communicate technology priorities, progress and adoption requirements clearly to stakeholders.

Qualifications and experience

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Science, Informatics, Engineering or a related field.
CISA, certified data analyst, Microsoft, project management, AI-related, Agile Practitioner or CISSP certification would be beneficial.
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience
Experience implementing business systems and technology solutions would be beneficial
Experience in process improvement and automation projects.
Experience with data analytics and reporting tools.
Proven project management experience.
Experience within an audit, accounting, consulting or professional services environment would be beneficial.
Experience supporting audit methodologies and assurance processes would be beneficial.
Exposure to AI, automation and digital transformation initiatives.
Experience with audit software and audit analytics platforms would be beneficial.

Requirements, skills and competencies

Strong knowledge of audit software platforms, workflow automation, digital audit methodologies and audit analytics.
Strong data and analytics capability, including Power BI, SQL, data visualisation, data modelling and data interrogation techniques.
Knowledge of automation, RPA, process mapping and workflow optimisation.
Understanding of generative AI, machine learning applications, automation technologies and AI governance principles.
Project planning, stakeholder management, change management and benefits realisation.
Ability to prioritise multiple tasks, manage time effectively and work independently or in a team.
Attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy, quality and compliance.
Collaboration and relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Resilience and ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong administration, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Contact us:

To apply for this role, please send your CV to Palesa Letsoisa at palesa.letsoisa@rsmza.co.za
Should you not hear from us within three weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.