Audit Inspector: IT Focus

SUMMARY:
A well-established financial services business is seeking to appoint an Audit Inspector: IT Focus

This position, which reports to the Team Leader in the Inspections Department, requires wide knowledge of and experience in external audit and Information Technology (IT) audit,
performing robust inspections of audit firms’ quality management systems and financial statement audits.

POSITION INFO:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• CA (SA) who trained in public practice (external audit) with at least 6 years post qualification experience in external statutory audits.
• RA registration / Eligibility to register as an RA is advantageous.
• Private sector / IFRS audit experience essential.
• At a minimum, a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification with full ISACA membership (CPD up to date).
• At least 5 years IT Audit related experience within an external audit firm.
• Quality control reviews or audit technical support will be advantageous.
• Minimum at a Senior Manager level or equivalent position in an auditing environment.
• Excellent technical knowledge and experience in auditing and financial reporting standards.
• Be able to critically analyse the performance of Information Technology General Controls and
• Application control audits against information technology industry standards and International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
• The candidate should also have a good understanding of current and emerging technologies used in the audit process for risk assessment and/or to gather audit evidence (e.g., data query and analysis, automation and robotics technologies, blockchain technologies).
• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of the role in protecting the investing public.