IT Audit - Junior Data Analyst

PKF Durban; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Durban is seeking an Audit Data Analyst to support the external audit team. The successful candidate will perform Audit Data Analytics, document evidence as per the firm's methodology, and establish professional relationships with the audit team and clients. Ideal candidates will have an accounting/auditing qualification, strong communication skills, and experience with Audit Data Analytics. Opportunities exist for those studying towards a CISA certification.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting Audit Data Analytics and CAATs.
• Understanding IS Audit and Assurance Standards.
• Hands-on approach with data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform Audit Data Analytics to support the audit team.
• Document audit evidence per established methodology.

Skills

Audit Data Analytics

Good verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

English speaking

Education

Accounting / Auditing qualification

CISA certification (studying towards)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

CaseWare IDEA

Basic SQL

Power Query

Job description

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 RESPONSBILITIES

• 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, and
• 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