Senior IT Auditor

About us:

Luno is the crypto investment app you can rely on, enabling you to buy, store and explore crypto securely. We’re committed to putting the power of cryptocurrency in everyone's hands sensibly and responsibly.

Since 2013, we’ve helped millions of people around the world invest safely in crypto. We do this by cutting through the hype and supporting customers at every step of the way. All products and cryptocurrencies on our platform must first meet stringent legal, risk and technical security standards. We don’t do memecoins.

Transparency is key for us. Luno stores all crypto on a 1:1 basis and we have rigorous processes in place so you can be confident your investment is secure. We’re available in more than 40 countries around the world and we work closely with respective regulators in all of these markets to be fully compliant, as we believe this is the best way to help everyone, everywhere, invest safely.

 

About the team:

At Luno, our main objective is to provide our users with a secure and streamlined cryptocurrency experience. To achieve this, our Internal Audit team plays a critical role in enforcing compliance, identifying potential risks and hazards, and prompting enhancements throughout our organization. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior IT Auditor to lead our IT and Cyber audit capability and deliver exceptional insights and solutions that align with our strategic objectives.

 

The role in a nutshell:

We're looking for a Senior IT Auditor to help us deliver our risk-based Internal Audit plan as we continue to support the organisation’s assurance and advisory needs. The role reports to the Internal Audit Lead who reports administratively to the CFO and functionally to the Board and Risk Committee.

 

Your mission will be:

• Contribute to the Internal Audit Plan.
• Deliver internal audit projects, including:
• Planning of audits in line with the applicable standards
• Identification of risk
• Development and execution of test procedures to verify the design and operational effectiveness of controls
• Prepare quality working papers that meet the required quality standards
• Prepare draft findings and reports of your audit work.
• Drive the Audit function’s data analytics development project(s)
• Innovate and support the function’s continuous monitoring efforts including combined assurance.
• Manage relationships with our assurance and business stakeholders.
• Coordinate Internal Audit’s outsourced and co-sourced projects.
• Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of Internal Audit functional operations.

 

A little about you:

Minimum Experience Level and Preferred Qualifications:

• A tertiary honours degree (or equivalent) in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Computer Science or Information Systems.
• Industry-recognised certification(s) relevant to information security and risk management (CISA, CRISC, CISSP or similar).
• A minimum of 6 years experience in IT Audit.
• Experience in applying the international standards of Internal Auditing.
• Exceptional skills in writing and completing audit documents including Risk and Control Matrix (RCM), working papers and audit reports (this will form a substantial part of this role).
• Experience with security frameworks and regulations, such as NIST 800-53 POPIA and GDPR.
• Knowledge of security tools and technologies, including Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM),  Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDS/IPS), and Web Application Firewalls (WAF).
• Knowledge of the ISO standard, especially ISO 27001, ISO 31000, and ISO 22301
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Additional skills that will be beneficial to your application:

• Experience in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency.
• Experience in auditing against the ISO27001 standard.
• Experience in delivering ISAE 3402 or SOC audits.

 

Life at Luno:

• Forward-thinking and ambitious team that values diversity, hard work, and the continuous quest for excellence.
• Remote but reachable work policy gives you the freedom to choose between working from home or the office.
• Improve body and mind, with excellent private medical insurance.
• Access to Learnably and our additional learning platforms for your personal and professional development.
• Generous maternity/paternity and even paw-ternity for your furry friend.
• Annual Inspiration Day in addition to your annual leave which increases based on your length of service! Plus the option to buy and sell leave. 
• A collaborative, friendly work community, with regular social events and virtual cooking, dancing, drawing and house planting classes hosted by our Lunauts.
• Free lunch and snacks.
• 0 fees with Luno from the day you start.*

*Offer only available on Luno Instant Buy, not Luno Exchange

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not negatively discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.