Senior Specialist: IT Auditor at talentCRU

About the job

My client is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to provide guidance and execute specialised Information Technology audits and Strategic Change initiatives for the portfolio, including the provision of industry/ best practice knowledge to enhance the audit process and the audit report.

Duties:

Internal Audit planning:

• Identify audit needs and areas for review and provide input to Internal Audit Manager regarding the annual plan
• Review Operational Risk and other appropriate documentation prior to commencement of review (including best practice).
• Document processes to obtain an understanding of activities
• Evaluate and score documented inherent risks
• Evaluate and score documented management controls
• Prepare audit programmes and relevant audit tests to be executed for manager approval

Internal Audit execution and review:

• Lead audit engagements covering the assigned portfolios including risk assessments, audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, gather and maintain supporting documentation for each audit and control objective addressed, audit report drafting and follow-up and verification of issue closure.
• Conduct review of working papers, report and audit files prepared by Internal Audit Specialists for completeness and quality (where applicable).
• Accountable for meeting deliverables timely, adhering to departmental and professional standards and utilizing consistent methodology.
• To provide guidance and execute specialised audits for the portfolio, including the provision of industry/ best practice knowledge to enhance the audit process and the audit report.
• Execution of sections of the audits where additional specialized
• Conclude & report findings
• Brand building and service delivery

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Auditing or Internal Auditing.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and/or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) will be an added advantage.
• Post Graduate Degree will be an added advantage

At least 6 years overall audit experience which includes:

• Practical IT Audit experience including IT General Controls reviews, Application Controls reviews, Cyber and Information Security
• IT Infrastructure technical knowledge (databases and operating systems), Programme/Project Assurance and Post Implementation reviews, Basic Data Analytics, etc.
• Knowledge of IT risk identification (including threats, vulnerabilities, and risk) and assessment.
• Knowledge of IT governance theories and practices, including methods of implementation.
• Knowledge and understanding of: S.A. Banks Act, COBIT, Internal Audit Code of Ethics People Management skills
• Project management skills