IT Auditor

Forvis Mazars in South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in South Africa is seeking a Junior IT Auditor to join client engagement teams, assessing, improving and evaluating our clients' IT processes and controls within their IT environments. The role focuses on IT General Controls, OS and DB reviews, data migration, SAP basis and security authorisation reviews, and SOC reports.

You will work with the engagement team to plan the work, analyze risks, deliver high-quality service, and build long-term client relationships while pursuing CIS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, information systems, business or related major.
• Pursuing information systems auditing certifications or accounting designations such as CISA.
• 1-2 years of experience in IT auditing, IT security, information technology operations or internal audit.
• Demonstrate excellence in conduct and business ethics.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business, financial and IT systems to identify risks and improvements in computer systems and IT-enabled processes.
• Assist clients in strengthening internal controls and improve IT and business performance; plan engagement timelines and risk assessments.
• Ensure high quality client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork and informing supervisors of status.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills and collaborate with engagement team to enhance deliverables.
• Maintain long-term client relationships and networks; cultivate business development opportunities.
• Discuss and resolve audit issues and recommendations with client management.
• Demonstrate understanding of complex information systems and applications in client situations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Business

Job description

Forvis Mazars currently seeking a Junior IT Auditor to participate in client engagement teams, whereby he/she will be assessing, improving and evaluating our client’s business and Information Technology (IT) processes and controls, predominantly in their IT environment.

Your why?

You will have the opportunity to bring your knowledge and expertise to our clients in the following key areas:

• IT General Controls
• OS and DB Reviews
• Data Migration Reviews
• SAP Basis and Authorisation Reviews
• Service Organization Controls Reports
• Compliance with various frameworks

What will your day look like?

• Analyse business, financial and IT systems, and other data processing problems to identify risks and improvements in computer systems and IT- enabled business processes.
• Assist clients in strengthening internal controls and improve IT and business performance. Collaborate with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, risk assessments, and other planning documents.
• Ensure high quality in client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork, informing supervisors of engagement status, and managing staff performance.
• Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
• Maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.
• Demonstrating the ability to discuss and resolve audit issues and recommendations with client management.
• Demonstrating thorough understanding of complex information systems and applications to client situations.

What will make you successful?

• Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, information systems, business and/or other related major.
• Program and project delivery skills, including design and reporting.
• Pursuing, information systems auditing certifications or accounting designations such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• 1-2 years of experience in the field of IT auditing, IT Security, information technology operations or internal audit.
• Demonstrate excellence in conduct and business ethics.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills and a strong desire to work in a team environment.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to cope in high pressure environments.

What other additional qualities that will position you for success?