It Auditor Sandton

Ba Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced IT Auditor to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in strategic risk management, oversee audit processes, and ensure compliance with industry standards. You will be responsible for building relationships with Assurance Providers and facilitating risk profiles while supervising a team of auditors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in IT General Controls and relevant certifications, making a significant impact on the organization’s audit effectiveness. If you are driven by quality and excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of audit experience required.
• Certifications in CIA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, or CGIT are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management queries and maintain relationships with Assurance Providers.
• Supervise IT Auditors and ensure audit objectives are met.
• Prepare audit documentation and ensure quality of audit files.

Skills

Analytical Thinking Ability

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Reporting Skills

Education

B Degree in Computer Science

CIA Certification

CISA Certification

CISM Certification

CRISC Certification

CGIT Certification

Tools

Audit Software

CAATs / Data Analytics

Job description

Excellent opportunity for a highly experienced IT AUDITOR.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Strategic

• Assist in attending to management queries.
• Build / maintain relationships with the companies and other Assurance Providers.
• Facilitate the maintenance of risk profiles (inherent & residual view of IT risks).
• Challenge risk management information received from the business and provide meaningful input to management on where IT risk management processes and controls can be improved.

Technical

• Knowledgeable in: IT General Controls, Application Controls, Technical Infrastructure, Project and Programme Management, Cyber and Information Security, Operational.

Ensure audits are performed in line with Audit Methodology.

• Provide feedback to Audit Management on the planning, execution, and reporting of the audits.
• Obtain input from Audit Management relating to risks associated with the audit topic.
• Ensure all risks are addressed for each audit engagement.
• Follow up with Group Risk, Compliance, and Forensics on pertinent issues.
• Define the purpose, scope, and audit approach of each audit.
• Assist in determining the scope of Internal Audit assignments.
• Prepare engagement letters, Audit Planning Memoranda, system descriptions, walkthroughs, process flow diagrams, risks and controls matrix (RACM), test procedures, and review notes.
• Obtain approval for changes to RACM, test procedures, and sample sizes.
• Perform testing, document working papers, and review working papers on Audit Software.
• Prepare / review the Audit Finalisation Checklist.

Supervision & Reporting

• Supervise IT Auditors and the work process.
• Provide regular progress updates and keep track of budgets and timesheets.
• Escalate issues regarding deadlines, feedback, or problems promptly.
• Monitor the quality of work and take corrective actions as needed.
• Provide training and supervision to ensure audit objectives are met.
• Ensure the quality of audit files.

Additional Responsibilities

• Proactively take on additional tasks as requested.
• Provide input and monitor the implementation of management actions for control weaknesses.
• Follow-up on outstanding audit issues and prepare progress reports.

Development & General

• Engage in self-development through courses, training, and industry updates.
• Present training to the IT audit team.
• Stay updated with the internal audit profession and industry developments.
• Travel if required.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• B Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Auditing, Information Systems, or Auditing.
• Certifications: CIA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGIT (at least one required).
• Minimum 2+ years of audit experience.
• Experience in IT General Control Reviews and Application Control reviews.

Essential Knowledge

• Internal Controls
• IT General Control reviews
• Application Control reviews
• Corporate and IT governance
• IT Infrastructure technical knowledge (databases, operating systems)
• CAATs / data analytics
• Cyber and information security

Preferred Qualifications for Career Progression

• Studying towards or possess relevant Bachelor or Honours Degree.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking Ability
• Communication Skills
• Relationship Building
• Reporting Skills

Interested? Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, your application has not progressed.