Our client is recruiting for an Audit Inspector: IT Focus with a 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.
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 COMPANY’s role in protecting the investing public.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Participating in the team planning and scoping of risk-based inspections.
- Inspecting planned financial statement audit engagements and firms’ quality management policies and procedures; discussing findings; consulting and preparing high quality reports in a timely manner.
- Preparing high quality inspection files with evidence of inspections in a timely manner.
- Participating in relevant projects of the COMPANY in fulfilling its mandate.
- Responsible for critically analysing the performance of Information Technology General Controls and Application control audits against information technology audit standards and International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
- Contribute/Champion inspections processes on current and emerging technologies used in the audit process for risk assessment and/or to gather audit evidence (e.g. data query and analysis technologies, automation and robotics technologies, blockchain technologies etc.)
- Support the Inspections Department in driving and implementing its strategy on IT audit-related matters during its inspection of audits.
- Responsible for keeping up to date with the latest accounting, auditing and technology standards and regulations and the practical implementation thereof.