INTERNAL AUDITOR: ICT AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Purpose of the post
To assist the entity in strengthening the capacity of internal audit function in performing information technology audits and performance information audits as part of its approved internal audit annual plan
Minimum Requirement
A Grade 12 coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF Level 6) or Bachelor's Degree (equivalent to NQF Level 7) in Internal Audit/ Accounting.
A minimum of 2 years' experience in an Internal Audit environment, of which a part of the experience must be in the Information Technology and Performance Information audit field.
Experience in Information Technology and Performance Information audit processes and procedures is required.
Sound knowledge of Information Technology and Performance Information Audit processes, procedures and methodology are required.
Core Competencies
Proficiency in Information Systems Auditing: Understanding and applying auditing standards, guidelines, and best practices in the context of information systems.
Risk Management and Governance: Assessing and managing risks associated with information systems and aligning IT strategies with organizational goals.
Information Security: Developing a strong foundation in information security, which is critical for modern organizations.
IT Governance, Strategy, Policy, and Regulatory Alignment: Evaluating the design, implementation, and effectiveness of information systems controls.
Controls Across IT Operations, Continuity, and Recovery: Understanding how systems are built and deployed, as well as IT operations, continuity, and recovery.
Security Controls, Access, and Data Protection: Evaluating the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information assets.
Purpose of the post
To assist the entity in strengthening the capacity of internal audit function in performing information technology audits and performance information audits as part of its approved internal audit annual plan
Core Competencies
Proficiency in Information Systems Auditing: Understanding and applying auditing standards, guidelines, and best practices in the context of information systems.
Risk Management and Governance: Assessing and managing risks associated with information systems and aligning IT strategies with organizational goals.
Information Security: Developing a strong foundation in information security, which is critical for modern organizations.
IT Governance, Strategy, Policy, and Regulatory Alignment: Evaluating the design, implementation, and effectiveness of information systems controls.
Controls Across IT Operations, Continuity, and Recovery: Understanding how systems are built and deployed, as well as IT operations, continuity, and recovery.
Security Controls, Access, and Data Protection: Evaluating the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information assets.
Key Responcibilities
Provide inputs to the development of information technology and performance information audit notification letters.
Perform preliminary surveys on planned information technology and performance information audit engagements.
Gather background information on identified information technology and performance information environments.
Initiate interview sessions in preparation of information technology and performance information engagements and analyse disseminated information.
Identify symptoms and assist with the development of audit objectives and criteria for engagement.
Audit Execution
Assist with the development of an audit program for implementation.
Test procedures as per the prescribed information technology and performance information audit programme.
Determine root causes to address management measures that are lacking or inadequate.
Complete work papers and draw conclusions from test results.
Audit Reporting
Draft informal audit queries as per the prescribed performance audit methodology.
Confirm the findings and the impact of risk ratings of performance audit and audit of performance information findings with clients and draft recommendations on root causes.
Assist with compiling draft audit report.
Follow up audit of Performance Audits.
Follow up on previous performance audit findings.
Minimum Requirements
A Grade 12 coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF Level 6) or Bachelor's Degree (equivalent to NQF Level 7) in Internal Audit/ Accounting.
A minimum of 2 years' experience in an Internal Audit environment, of which a part of the experience must be in the Information Technology and Performance Information audit field.
Experience in Information Technology and Performance Information audit processes and procedures is required.
Sound knowledge of Information Technology and Performance Information Audit processes, procedures and methodology are required.