Job Description

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With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary The Cyber and Technology Security Audit Manager (Vice President) role is a specialist role in the Absa Internal Audit function. The role is mainly responsible for the planning, execution and management of cyber and technology security audits in accordance with the bankxe2x80x99s audit plan, relevant policies, procedures and quality standards covering information systems, network technologies, security solutions and cyber processes.To plan, execute and manage audit assignments in accordance with the country and Group Audit plan and relevant policies, procedures and quality standards. The Audit Manager is responsible for the quality of the audit work performed and the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit team.

• Use knowledge of security practices such as penetration testing, configuration management, network management, patch management, vulnerability management, cyber incident response, identity and access management, cloud security and encryption to conduct audits using the audit functionxe2x80x99s methodology.
• Develop and maintain relationships with accountable stakeholder management within the bank. The Audit Manager should be able to present effectively at stakeholder meetings and forums (e.g.: Risk and Governance Forums) by sharing knowledge and information, including methodology, standards, changes and new developments, with business stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Use business knowledge, and outcomes of assurance work and continuous monitoring to assess evolving risks and the control environment of the bank. The Audit Manager will be required to write high quality reports for presentation at Risk and Governance forums.
• Participate and prepare the annual audit plan by taking into account the risk and control profile, business strategy and material risks affecting the business.
• Take ownership and initiative, to negotiate, influence and build consensus and successfully navigate audit delivery within timelines and quality criteria. Leading internal audit project teams, working closely with peer VPs, define audit scopes and perform and oversee audit testing, including drafting audit findings and reports for discussion with senior management. This includes a strong acumen regarding auditing methods and industry best practices for technology, cyber and information security risks.

• Drive advancement and development in the analytics and robotics automation space through defined strategic initiatives. This will include finding efficient means of performing audit procedures.
• Improve technical knowledge through self-learning or training including mandatory Continuous Professional Education requirements.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Up-to-date knowledge of cyber threats, techniques and processes.
• Ability to define risks, controls and testing strategies in accordance with leading practice requirements.
• Technical skills required to assess the security of network devices (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Proxies etc), security solutions (Anti-virus, End-Point Detection and Response etc) , information systems (Operating Systems, Databases and Applications) and supporting processes. On premises and in cloud environments)
• Internal and External vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Ability to articulate complex issues clearly.
• Report writing.
• Awareness of regulatory and compliance environment.
• Manage time, resources and budget effectively.
• Industry and product knowledge.
• Previous banking experience preferred
• Previous Audit experience required

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

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