IT Audit Inspector

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

JOB PURPOSE
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.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
Qualifications and Previous work 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).
• 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 IRBA’s role in protecting the investing public.

Attributes
The following attributes are required of the incumbent:

• Unquestionable integrity and objectivity.
• A keen interest in IT technology within the modern auditing process.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain a high level of ethics.
• Ability to cope with confrontational situations and remain objective.
• Ability to give and accept constructive criticism in a professional manner.
• Lateral thinker - for example the ability to consider how an error or weakness identified can impact other areas of the audit or the financial statements.
• Excellent knowledge of the latest professional standards and pronouncements.
• A keen interest in auditing and the technical aspects of auditing.
• Comfortable in a digital world when working or inspecting relevant areas using IT/IS.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Professional maturity and attitude.
• Deadline driven with high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent time management skills.
• High level of maturity, self-motivated and able to work both alone and in a team.