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The Analyst will be joining an exciting new Financial Services Technology division within BDO and should be able to identify key IT risks related to financial reporting and thereafter key controls in order to develop innovative audit solutions. These solutions cater to the specific IT risks facing businesses within the Financial Services, in addition to new IT risks, which are emerging as a result of exponential technologies such as machine learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics.
Information Technology General Controls Testing.
Application Controls Testing.
Analyse information systems data to assess the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of transaction processing.
Ability to develop an adequate understanding of client’s businesses and identifying Risks and Controls.
Maintaining a relationship with the financial audit team and keeping them up to date on the progress of work.
Mentoring and coaching first and second years.
Providing status updates to the manager on the project.
Performing Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATS), where necessary and as part of IT audits.
Be knowledgeable on using data analytics tool such as IDEA.
Having reasonable understanding of IT risk management, IT governance concepts, best practice frameworks.
Participate in proposal development as and when required.
Participate in training efforts.
COBIT, ITIL, ISO27001-2 and other models is advantageous.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Bcom Internal Audit, Bcom Information Systems/Informatics
Bsc Computer Science
BA Information Management
The Ideal candidate should be studying toward or wanting to study toward a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification
Experience:
1-3 years working experience in Internal Audit, IT Audit, IT Advisory or Forensics.
The candidate should have experience working at clients in the Financial Services Industry.
Competencies:
Verbal/written communication and negotiation skills
Willingness to learn
Knowledge of the Financial Services Industry.
Emotional intelligence
Commitment to continuous development
Socially aware and able to work as part of a diverse team