Junior Data Analyst at BDO South Africa

The Junior Analyst will be joining the ITCE division within BDO and should be willing to learn how to identify and test key IT controls related to financial reporting in order to develop innovative audit solutions. These solutions should cater to the specific IT risks facing businesses within BDO's clients' industries. The candidate should be able to adapt and learn about new IT risks, which are emerging as a result of exponential technologies such as machine learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics.

Reporting to the manager you will inter alia be responsible for:

• Provide technical support to Engagement auditors where computer assisted audit techniques (CAATS) are required.
• Perform data analysis using tools such as Caseware IDEA.
• Analyse information systems data to assess the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of transaction processing.
• Develop an adequate understanding of our client’s businesses, identifying risks and controls.
• General Information Technology Controls Testing
• Application Controls Testing
• Learning and developing skills in areas such as IT risk management, IT governance and IT Frameworks.

Requirements    

Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc Computer Science, BCom Information Systems / Informatics, BCom Internal Auditing or Equivalent
• Honours in any of the above is advantageous but not essential
• COBIT, ITIL, ISO27001-2 and other models is advantageous
• The Ideal candidate should be studying toward or wanting to study toward a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification

Competencies:

• Have a passion and/or interest in emerging technologies for example: machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics.
• Professionalism
• Strong client orientation
• Attention to detail
• Ability to priorities and handle stress
• Task driven & delivery focused
• Ability to work with all levels within an organization
• Socially aware and able to work as part of a diverse team

Closing Date:1st, April 2022