Our client, a Leader in the retail, manufacturing and industrial sectors, is looking for an IT Internal Auditor to join their team. They require an individual with strong, broad-based IT knowledge and proven expertise in IT governance, digital auditing, IT architecture, and IT security. The role demands someone who can take full ownership of assigned audits and ensure that critical IT control areas are effectively evaluated, managed, and reported on. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Help ingrain the IT audit function, established less than 5 years ago. Completion of IT audits in line with the approved IT audit plan. Responsible for the full lifecycle of the audit end-to-end, from engagement initiation, right through to planning, fieldwork and report writing. Conduct follow-up reviews on IT audit findings, verifying that items marked as closed have been fully and appropriately addressed. Collaborate closely with IT Management to ensure all outstanding findings are remediated effectively and within agreed due dates. Run support and expansion of the digital auditing tool, ALICE, including data connector installation and maintenance, risk acceptance validation, metrics updates, manual evidence file uploads (as and when needed) and query resolution. Overseeing completion of all relevant IT surveys. Other Build-on and grow their library of IT audit reviews (ranging from ITGC’s to application control and technical reviews), establishing methodology and standard procedures, setting working papers, sampling approaches, request lists and report templates. Work closely with IT Management across various companies, Advisory Services (specifically the ALICE team), and the specialist IT auditor to enhance the function’s continuous auditing capabilities. This includes leveraging existing ALICE modules, developing new modules, and utilising additional tools such as Alteryx, SQL, and Microsoft solutions (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate) Provide input into the IT internal audit scope and audit plan coverage for submission to the audit committee. Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards. Knowledge and Skill Requirements BCOM/BSC degree with a specialisation in Information Technology (Mandatory Requirement). Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) (Mandatory Requirement). Relevant certifications such as CIA, A+, Network+, or Security+ will be considered advantageous. Minimum 3–4 years of proven experience as an IT Auditor, with strong knowledge of IT governance and security practices. Experience within a Big 4 IT audit environment will be an advantage. Knowledge of Alteryx is beneficial, and while certification is advantageous, it is not required. A strong willingness and ability to learn and work with the tool will be a key deciding factor. Demonstrate strong proficiency in the use of the MS Office toolset, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge and proficiency in Transact-SQL (TSQL) and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) scripting would be highly advantageous. Experience in the usage of Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI would be beneficial for the role. Familiarity with Robotic Process Automation software, such as UiPath or n8n, would be advantageous. High attention to detail. Excellent analytical skills. Good report writing ability. Sound, independent judgment. An initiative-taking, self-starting professional. A flexible, agile person able to adapt and pivot as the function matures and its requirements and/or needs changes. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Information Technology Auditor
WEPLACE
city of johannesburg metropolitan municipality, city of johannesburg metropolitan municipality
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