Senior IT Auditor - Auckland Park at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION 

• Reporting to Specialist IT Audit : To provide support to management in managing a portfolio of information systems audits in an effective and efficient manner with the allocated resources in accordance with related standards and regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Plan scope, objectives and identify benchmarks to be utilised.
• Assess the business and fraud risks.
• Compile audit plan.
• Compile Audit report.
• Conduct a walk through process with relevant role players.
• Executes tests inclusive of policies, procedure, standards and specifications in accordance with best practices.
• Execute and supervise audits through adequacy on goals.
• Develop audit test to safeguard assets.
• Initiate audits order to according business requirements and calendar for audits.
• Generate audits reports inclusive of, audit findings, business risks and recommendations.
• Ensure audit reports are accepted and recommendations are implemented within the specified reasonable time.
• Communicate audit results to all stakeholders. 
• Submit the audit report for reviewing, issuing and archiving.
• Conduct audits within the stipulated time, scope and budget.
• Conduct research and provide insight of pertinent audit issues
• Conduct continuous monitoring using CAATs.
• Plan and execute data analysis using ACL tool.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• First level review of working papers and providing guidance on the work to be carried out.
• Monitor and report on projects progress and performance.
• Liaise with the Specialist IT on transversal matters affecting the IT audits.
• Effective briefing and communication with departmental staff.
• Supervise employee relations to ensure a conducive and productive working environment.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Maintain internal stakeholder relationships.
• Engage with team members during the audit process.
• Communicate with team members with GIA.
• Communicate with clients regarding IS audit requirements.

 DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN

• Provide input in the development and implementation of the Divisional strategy.
• Provide input to support the Division in rendering an advisory and consulting role to the Organisation.

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Ensure compliance to SABC policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the regulatory audits standards.
• Attend all meetings as defined by Standard Operating Procedures.
• Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and monitor the implementation thereof

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree (NQF 7) in  Commerce, Auditing, Computer Science or Information Systems/Informatics
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (advantage)

  EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years’ experience in IS Auditing or any IT related.

KNOWLEDGE

• Experience in the Audit Planning
• Experience in project management and supervising
• Knowledge of informatics audits
• Computer literacy
• Ability to interact and manage different stakeholders at different levels
• Understanding of information management systems
• Stay up to date with current auditing requirements