Junior IT Audit Professional

Resourceplus; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm is seeking a Junior IT Audit Professional in Johannesburg to support audit engagements and assess IT-related risks. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in IT auditing, particularly in professional services. This hybrid role offers exposure to international clients and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment, making it a great opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification or degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proven experience in IT auditing within an accountancy or professional services environment.
• Critical analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support audit engagements by assessing IT-related risks and controls.
• Perform system walkthroughs to evaluate control design.
• Document audit findings and contribute to audit reports.

Skills

IT auditing

Data analytics (Power BI, SQL, Excel)

Cybersecurity frameworks knowledge

Critical analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Relevant degree in Information Systems or Accounting

Professional certifications (CISA)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Job description

About Resource Plus

Resource Plus is a trusted partner to audit and accounting firms seeking high quality, on demand talent solutions. Our innovative and people focused approach has built a strong reputation for excellence, and we continue to support clients across a wide range of industries and sectors, both locally and internationally.

As we grow, we are focused on expanding our team of skilled professionals who are passionate about quality, collaboration, and continuous development. We are looking for an intelligent, confident, and well-rounded individual with a strong foundation in IT audit to join our team and contribute meaningfully to client delivery.

This hybrid role is based in Johannesburg and offers opportunities for candidates across all major cities. The successful candidate will work as part of a diverse, highly experienced team, supporting national and international clients while upholding Resource Plus values and ethos.

Role Overview

As a Junior IT Audit Professional, you will support audit engagements by assessing IT-related risks and controls across a variety of business processes. You will work closely with both internal and external audit teams, gaining exposure to international clients while developing your technical and professional skills within a structured and supportive environment.

Why Join Resource Plus

• Exposure to international clients and audit engagements
• Experience a diverse range of IT audit & assurance engagements, across various sectors and industries
• Opportunity to grow within a structured, supportive, and high performing team
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and balance
• A culture focused on learning, accountability, and professional development

If you are early in your IT audit career and looking to build meaningful international experience while developing your technical expertise, we would welcome your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Support audit engagements through the assessment of IT related risks and controls across business processes
• Perform system walkthroughs and data interrogation to evaluate control design and identify control gaps in line with established Risk and Control Matrixes (RACMs)
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT General controls (ITGC's), IT Application Controls (ITAC's) and automated processes
• Collaborate with audit teams on client engagements, including the design and execution of test procedures using data extracted from client systems and databases
• Assist in the development of audit programs and testing strategies for IT controls and significant risk areas
• Document audit findings clearly and concisely, contributing to audit completion reports and practical recommendations
• Provide reliable assurance in line with auditing standards based on evidence gathered and addressed, while applying professional judgement
• Remain up to date with emerging technologies, evolving risks, and current IT audit methodologies

Requirements

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification or degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Accounting, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as CISA or progress toward certification would be advantageous

Desirable Experience and Skills

• Proven experience in IT auditing, ideally within an accountancy or professional services environment
• Firm understanding of GITCs, IT risk management principles and familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001 or similar frameworks
• Experience using data analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, Excel, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Co-Pilot, Chat GPT, Gemini or similar platforms
• Critical analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively within team-based environments