SENIOR INFROMATION & TECHNOLOGY AUDITOR – Midlands State University 405 views

Job Summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:

INTERNAL AUDIT SECTION

Duties And Responsibilities
Leads the execution of audit assignments that are specialist in nature and provides an independent opinion on the risk and control environment;
Profiles clear audit findings for review and drafts the Audit Report relating to work conducted and in accordance with GIA reporting standards;
Evaluates information general computing controls and provides value added feedback. Performs various other reviews of IT management policies and procedures to ensure that controls surrounding these processes are adequate;
Develops, builds and implements tools (e.g., ACL, SQL and Excel queries) to analyse data to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness, (including for risk assessments);
Performs data analysis on complex data sets to provide meaningful information and insight to internal and external management;
Interprets data, analyses results using statistical techniques and provides ongoing reports;
Develops and implements databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality of audits;
Conducts IT audits and reviews of systems, applications and IT processes.
Performs pre- and post-implementation reviews of system implementations or enhancements;
Conducts IT security audits (e.g., network, operating system and data centre), including evaluating if security vulnerabilities are properly identified and mitigated;
Filters and “cleans” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems;

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Degree in IT/Computer Science/Accounting/Auditing;
Possess or studying towards CISA, CISM or any other related professional IT audit qualification is a must;
Member of ISACA or any other relevant professional body;
Financial and IT application experience;
Knowledge of firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, and Security Audits;
A clear understanding of IT audit methodologies;
Awareness of cyber security trends and hacking techniques;
At least 3 years work experience in IT or audit-related environments.
KEY COMPETENCIES

Proven teamwork and problem-solving abilities;
Strong ability to work on multiple tasks or assignments;
Possess excellent communication skills;
Possess strong organizational skills;
Possess a high level of professionalism, integrity, and truthfulness in all dealings;
Possession of sound independent judgment;
Possess strong knowledge of auditing standards, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations;
Possess advanced skills in computer applications like Microsoft Word; Excel, PowerPoint, and other accounting software;
Strong ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds;