Senior Associate - ITRA at PwC South Africa

Job Description & Summary

Information Technology Auditor

• We are looking for candidates that have an interest in IT auditing , data analytics and auditing general computer controls and business processes. This includes articled clerks who have completed their articles and would like to pursue a career in IT auditing.
• Qualifications / certifications required:
• Finance or IT degree e.g. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, BCom, Information Technology, Business, Engineering or any related field.

RECOMMENDED CERTIFICATION:

• CISA (Advantage)
• CA(SA) (Advantage)

Experience required:

• Minimum 3 years of related work experience in General Auditing or Information Technology Auditing. Experience in completing Information Technology General Controls, Business Processes, IT Governance, Architecture and BI/Analytics would be an advantage
• Auditing or IT Auditing
• Understanding of IT governance and risk (Cobit)
• Financial systems and intermediate level accounting
• Project management and planning
• Experience with Data analytics

Responsibilities of role:

• The successful individual will take responsibility for completing and supervising fieldwork on IT audits, IT general controls reviews or business process control reviews. The candidate should have done some of the following previously - Internal Audit, External Audit or Risk Assurance assignments acting as a supervisor or senior for IT or Internal Controls / Financial audits.

That would include:

• Review of IT controls within a General Computer Control environment such as system security, change control and system operations
• Review of project management controls and solution design.
• Performing Data Analytics (Beneficial).
• Reviewing internal controls design and effectiveness of manual and automated controls.
• The candidate should be able to explain what goes into an audit plan and how to go about gathering evidence through interviews and validation. The candidate should understand the audit and risk management process for documenting work and findings. The candidate must follow up on review notes and assist with the clearance of findings including report writing.
• The candidate should be able to draft a budget and deal with the client economics.
• The candidate should be able to build relationships and understand opportunities.
• The candidate should understand Risk Assurance services.
• The candidate should be able to present audit findings to clients and understand the risks involved with report writing

Skill sets required:

• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships
• Ability to coordinate and manage the work activities of others
• Can function in a team environment and individually
• Ability to resolve conflicts
• Good negotiation skills
• Good interpersonal skills and have the ability to facilitate and present
• Be a problem solver

Education(if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

• Degrees/Field of Study required:
• Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
• Certifications(if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

• Optional Skills
• Desired Languages(If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

• Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

• No

Government Clearance Required?

• Yes

Job Posting End Date

February 28, 2023