Job: IS Audit Trainee

Company : BDO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Part time

Job summary

The IS Audit Trainee programme at BDO in Cape Town CBD offers a 2-3 year internship for graduates eager to build a career in Information Systems Auditing. The role focuses on testing IT controls related to financial reporting and developing audit solutions for IT risks.

You will gain exposure to IT governance, risk management, and audit frameworks while working closely with clients and audit teams, with opportunities to learn CAATS techniques and data analysis tools such as IDEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Internal Auditing, or equivalent.
• Honours degree in the above fields is advantageous.
• Knowledge of COBIT, ITIL, ISO27001-2 and other IT governance models is a plus.
• Desire to pursue or currently studying towards a CISA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general information technology controls testing
• Perform application controls testing
• Analyse information systems data to evaluate accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of transactions
• Develop a thorough understanding of clients’ businesses, identifying risks and controls
• Provide technical support to financial auditors when CAATS are required
• Learn and apply data analysis using tools such as IDEA
• Gain knowledge of IT risk management, IT governance concepts, and best practice frameworks
• Prepare audit plans and gather evidence through interviews and validation
• Engage with clients during audits and document findings in line with BDO audit and risk management processes
• Communicate potential audit delays to management and escalation issues when necessary
• Validate IT audit findings before drafting audit reports
• Participate in meetings with clients and audit teams
• Provide feedback to IT management when required
• Adhere to the firm’s Employment Equity Policy

Skills

IT governance knowledge

CISA pursuit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Internal Auditing, or equivalent

Honours degree beneficial

Tools

COBIT

ITIL

ISO27001-2

Job description

The IS Audit Trainee position (Reference Number: INC ITCE CPT 23NOV25 TN) is a junior-level contract role based in Cape Town CBD, offering a 2-3 year duration. This opportunity is designed for graduates who are eager to build a career in Information Systems Auditing. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying and testing key IT controls related to financial reporting, while developing innovative audit solutions tailored to specific IT risks faced by businesses. Trainees will gain exposure to IT governance, risk management, and audit frameworks, while working closely with clients and audit teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general information technology controls testing
• Perform application controls testing
• Analyse information systems data to evaluate accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of transactions
• Develop a thorough understanding of clients’ businesses, identifying risks and controls
• Provide technical support to financial auditors when computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATS) are required
• Learn and apply data analysis using tools such as IDEA
• Gain knowledge of IT risk management, IT governance concepts, and best practice frameworks
• Prepare audit plans and gather evidence through interviews and validation
• Engage with clients during audits and document findings in line with BDO audit and risk management processes
• Communicate potential audit delays to management and escalation issues when necessary
• Validate IT audit findings before drafting audit reports
• Participate in meetings with clients and audit teams
• Provide feedback to IT management when required
• Adhere to the firm’s Employment Equity Policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Internal Auditing, or equivalent
• Honours degree in the above fields is advantageous
• Knowledge of COBIT, ITIL, ISO27001-2, and other IT governance models is a plus
• Desire to pursue or currently studying towards a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification

Hiring organization

BDO

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Cape Town , Western Cape, South Africa