IT Audit - Junior Data Analyst

PKF Durban; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional audit firm in Durban is seeking an experienced professional to perform Audit Data Analytics. The role involves executing procedures, documenting findings according to international auditing standards, and maintaining professional relationships with clients. Suitable candidates will have an accounting qualification and strong communication skills, with experience in ADA and CAATS methodologies. A valid driver's license and own vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of IS Audit and Assurance Standards.
• Experience with CAATS and related reporting.
• Ability to extract data using ODBC or similar methods.

Responsibilities

• Performance of Audit Data Analytics following pre-defined procedures.
• Documentation of evidence in compliance with audit methodology.
• Establishing relationships with audit team and clients.

Skills

Accounting / Auditing qualification

Good verbal communication and reporting skills

Good interpersonal skills

Problem solving orientation

Education

Experience in conducting ADA / CAATs

Studying towards a CISA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CaseWare IDEA

Basic SQL query skills

Job description

Overview

JOB PURPOSE :

• To perform Audit Data Analytics (ADA), following a pre-defined approach, to support the external audit team
• Establish and maintain constructive and professional relationships with the audit team and clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performance of Audit Data Analytics including executing pre-defined ADA / CAATS procedures
• Documentation of evidence following the Firm’s audit methodology and International Standards on Auditing (ISA).

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Accounting / Auditing qualification
• A good understanding of IS Audit and Assurance Standards
• The principles behind the design and use of CAATS during an audit and the related required reporting
• SAIPA / SAICA / ACCA articles experience is advantageous
• Studying towards a CISA certification is advantageous
• Good verbal communication and reporting skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Hands-on approach
• English speaking
• Own vehicle with valid driver’s license
• Out of the box thinking and problem solving orientated
• Providing insightful and clear analysis and conclusions for work performed

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in the following areas :
• Conducting ADA / CAATs
• Proficient in one or more of the following :
• Microsoft Excel (pivot tables / v-lookups / conditional functions)
• Microsoft Word
• CaseWare IDEA and / or ACL
• The ability to extract data using ODBC or similar methods
• Basic SQL query skills
• Understanding of Power Query