IT Audit Trainee: Controls & Data Insight

Company : BDO; Rosebank, Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO in Rosebank, Gauteng, invites applications for an IT Audit role focusing on testing general IT controls and application controls to strengthen financial reporting.

The role requires developing audit solutions, understanding COBIT/ISO27001-2 frameworks, and providing CAATS support to the finance team. You will engage with clients, document findings, and contribute to risk management processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, informatics, internal auditing, or equivalent.
• Honours in the above fields is advantageous.
• Knowledge of COBIT, ITIL, ISO27001-2, and other models is a plus.
• Desire to pursue or currently studying for a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general information technology controls testing
• Perform application controls testing
• Analyse information systems data to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of transactions
• Develop a thorough understanding of clients' businesses, identifying risks and controls
• Provide technical support to financial teams’ auditors when computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATS) are required
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn data analysis using tools like IDEA
• Learn about information technology risk management, information technology governance concepts, and best practice frameworks
• Prepare audit plans and gather evidence through interviews and validation
• Engage with clients during audits
• Document work and findings in accordance with the BDO audit and risk management process
• Keep the management team and clients informed of potential audit delays and escalate issues as needed
• Validate all information technology audit findings before drafting the information technology audit report
• Participate in meetings with clients and the audit team
• Provide feedback to the information technology management team when required
• Adhere to the firm’s Employment Equity Policy

Skills

IT controls testing

CAATS familiarity

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, informatics, internal auditing, or equivalent

Honours advantageous

Pursuing CISA qualification

Tools

IDEA

COBIT

ISO27001

Job description

BDO in Rosebank, Gauteng, invites applications for an IT Audit role focusing on testing general IT controls and application controls to strengthen financial reporting.

The role requires developing audit solutions, understanding COBIT/ISO27001-2 frameworks, and providing CAATS support to the finance team. You will engage with clients, document findings, and contribute to risk management processes.