IT Auditor at Border Management Authority

Description

• The incumbent of this post will be expected to perform the following functions: Contribute to the preparation of the ICT Audit Plan. Provide feedback to Senior Internal Auditor on audits to be included on the ICT Annual Plan. Contribute to the population the ICT Audit Universe. Perform all phases of ICT Audits.  Work closely with the Senior IT Auditor to examine internal IT controls, evaluate the design and operational effectiveness, determine exposure to risk and develop remediation strategies. Assist to plan, execute, report and  provide recommendations on  ICT Audits (Application and General Controls)
• Prepare and provide first level review of documents, system description, and audit findings to ensure the evidence obtained supports the audit work performed. Provide feedback and progress to the Senior IT Auditor. Responsible for coordinating audit processes with management to monitor the implementation of remediation plans. Assist with audits aiming to test and identify network and system vulnerabilities, cyber security risks, ICT infrastructure weaknesses and provide recommendations to assist management to protect the network, systems and data.
• Provide administrative support to the Internal Audit division. Provide data analytics services to the Internal Audit Division. Asist to communicate progress of the ICT Internal Audit to manager: ICT Audits throughout the audit. Assist to prepare the ICT draft audit reports for submission and distribution to the various stakeholders and the adequacy and effectiveness of stakeholder action plans. Assist with preparing and finalising Audit Reports for quality review purposes. Assist with producing progress and information reports according to requirements and timelines. 
• Update the audit findings register. Document audit findings and recommendations reports and work with management to determine appropriate corrective plans. Contribute to timely reporting to Oversight Committee. Maintain a database of all audit findings issued in a financial year.  Perform follow-up all findings issued to Management to monitor the implementation of remediation action plans. Liaise with relevant stakeholders during the audit process. Liaise with and co-ordinate outsourced/ cosourced audit Service Providers to ensure that quality work is delivered. Assist with awareness of the ICT audit process and address areas of concern with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in ensuring that audit findings are discussed with stakeholders where appropriate. Update the ICT audit findings register in partnership with the relevant stakeholders. Assist ICT Audit manager and Senior IT Auditor to ensure the development, maintenance and implementation of the Internal Audit risk register. Analyse and evaluate the internal controls to determine their effectiveness in mitigating risks. Ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and regulations. Keep up to date with IT auditing best practices, standards and frameworks. 

Requirements

• Undergraduate qualification at NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA in information systems, financial information systems, computer science, internal auditing, accounting, financial accounting or related field of study.
• 3 years’ Experience ICT Auditing Experience
• Below experience will be considered as added advantage:
• Public sector experience
• Demonstratable ability to Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques will be an   added advantage
• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information Systems and Control Association (ISACA)
• Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
• The role may require travelling.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Valid driver’s License.