IT Auditor

Forvis Mazars Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an IT Auditor to join their engagement teams in Johannesburg. The role involves assessing and improving clients' IT processes, analyzing risks, and ensuring quality client service. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in IT auditing. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are a must for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in IT auditing, IT Security, or internal audit.
• Pursuing CISA or CISM certifications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business, financial, and IT systems to identify risks and improvements.
• Assist clients in strengthening internal controls and improving IT performance.
• Manage staff performance and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Business ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, information systems, or related major

Job description

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Job Description

Within the practice, we are currently seeking an 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. 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

Duties and Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities

• 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.
• To qualify for the role you must have
• 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), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM),
• 1-2 years of experience in the field of IT auditing, IT Security, information technology operations or internal audit.

Skills and attributes for success

• 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.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with the following topics would be considered a strong asset