Senior Manager - IT Assurance

Main purpose of the job

The holder of this position is responsible for leading and overseeing IT Audit and Assurance engagements, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, value-added services to clients. This includes developing and implementing audit programmes that address key IT risks, evaluating the effectiveness of IT controls, and providing actionable recommendations for improvement. The role also involves mentoring team members, driving innovation within the IT Assurance function, and supporting business development initiatives to enhance the firm’s market presence and client relationships.

What you will do

• Support the Assurance Partner in delivering designated engagements and manage the implementation of agreed deliverables.
• Lead and oversee IT Audit/Assurance engagements from planning through execution, ensuring high-quality deliverables within established timelines.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop audit programmes addressing key IT risks, including IT governance, data governance and privacy, cybersecurity and other emerging technologies.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of IT controls, identify deficiencies, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business objectives, IT environment, and industry-specific challenges, tailoring audit approaches and solutions accordingly.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices in IT audit and risk management to enhance service offerings and client value.
• Manage assignment budgets, control costs, and report on exceptions.
• Collaborate with team members across the Firm to generate innovative solutions and digital transformation initiatives within the IT Assurance team (including automation and data‑driven audit techniques) to enhance service offerings to clients.
• Mentor and coach team members, providing guidance and performance feedback to support their professional development.
• Support business development by identifying market opportunities, developing thought leadership, and contributing to go‑to‑market (GTM) strategies.
• Oversee the preparation of proposals, tenders, and presentations.
• Lead engagements with clients and relevant industry players.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Studies, Actuarial Science, Cyber Risks, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing dynamic IT audit/ assurance and/or risk assessment teams.
• Professional services experience (e.g., Big 4 or consulting firms) is highly advantageous.
• Proven track record in leading complex IT audit engagements, IT assurance/ review engagements, managing client relationships, and delivering impactful recommendations. Cyber Assurance/ Audit experience will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST Cybersecurity Framework), regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR), and industry standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
• Proficient in report writing, presentations, and interpersonal communications.
• Experience in managing and improving engagement effectiveness and efficiency.
• Recognised professional qualification such as CIA, ISMS Lead Auditor, CISA, or Certification in Cyber security or equivalent is preferred.

Behavioural competencies

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Strong client delivery focus.
• Highly adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Exceptional business acumen.

Technical Competencies

• Expert in field with excellent industry and business knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and implement strategy.
• Demonstrated execution of complex projects within timeframes and cost.
• Experienced in development and delivery of professional presentations.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Solid financial knowledge.

Additional Information

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

Leadership Capabilities

Living our Purpose - Fosters broad commitment to our purpose and values; inspires peers and teams to make an impact that matters.

Influence - Builds long-term, trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders and influencers, and uses highly developed influencing skills to drive impact, often in complex situations.

Performance drive - Builds a high-performance culture by cultivating individual and team strengths; drives outstanding client service, often through large cross-business and/or cross-border teams.

Strategic direction - Sets & communicates strategic direction, excites people around the vision and goals and aligns diverse, cross-functional and cross-border teams to achieve success.

Talent development - Manages the development of a strong pipeline of talent for current/ future success; owns and drives a talent experience that differentiates Deloitte.

Competitive Edge - Anticipates market and competitor trends to develop and deliver bold and innovative solutions that differentiate Deloitte with clients.

Inspirational Leadership - Leads from the front, acting as an exemplary role model for leaders at all levels; promotes a strong sense of loyalty and followership and energizes others to act.

Why Deloitte?

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.

Deloitte opens the door to a career that can cross borders virtually and physically across the African continent and globally to gain experience and access projects beyond our borders. We value differences, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and thinking styles.

Our purpose

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world.#Makinganimpactthatmatters

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If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online:Deloitte East Africa Careers portal.

To the successful candidates, the Firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package, a highly energized team environment comprising individuals who are committed to working as one, producing results and enjoying it.

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Closing date: Wednesday, 4 March 2026

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