Assistant Manager IT Audit - (ERP: Oracle/SAP) at Auditor-General of South Africa

Product

• Participate in audit committee/steering committee meetings with Business Unit (BU) management as and when required

Conduct audit covering the three audit phases:

• Planning
• Execution
• Reporting

Plan the audit:

• Define the objectives of the audit
• Define the scope of the audit
• Identify benchmarks to be utilised
• Assess the risks from source documentation
• Compile the audit plan
• Conduct a walk through process with the relevant role players

Execute tests, inclusive of:

• Compliance to policies, procedures, standards and specifications
• Adequacy on goals
• Reliability of information
• Efficiency and effectiveness of operations
• Safeguarding of assets

Generate audit reports indicating:

• Audit findings
• Recommendations

Conduct a meeting, where appropriate, to discuss:

• Accepted recommendations to be implemented and timelines applicable
• Rejected recommendations and internal actions to be implemented
• Target dates for implementation and review
• Supervise subordinates in the execution of the three audit phases
• Supervise team meetings regarding the direction and progress on the audits
• Provide guidance to auditors on audit related matters
• Conduct the field work in accordance with policies and procedures
• Communicate to Manager and Senior Manager on progress or obstacles during the audit
• Submit the audit report for publishing and archiving
• Finalise the audit file and submit for archiving in accordance with policies and procedures
• Provide support in the review of contract work and quality assurance
• Provide inputs to Information Systems Audit strategic plans
• Provide guidance on AGSA audit approach
• Promote and manage sound internal controls within the Business Unit
• Keep abreast of the latest development at the AGSA
• Manage audits within the allocated time frame
• Manage audits in adherence to internal processes, policies and procedures

Formal Education

• B Degree in Auditing or Computer Science or Informatics

The following will be an added advantage:

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• ERP Certificate (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards)

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance and the components involved in finance; must be able to apply PFMA and MFMA principles and adhere to due dates
• Knowledge of Auditing
• In-depth knowledge and skills in ERP environments
• Should have knowledge of Oracle SysAdmin and Oracle business process reviews 

Experience

• Minimum 4 years IS auditing experience
• Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience
• Experience on one or more ERP environments, such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft
• Experience in Cyber Security environment would be beneficial
• Experience in CAATs/Data Analytics environment would be beneficiaries