National Office – Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Auditor needed at Legal Aid South Africa

KEY OUTPUTS

• Scheduling of all planning logistics for audit projects allocated.
• To conduct audit reviews and evaluations on internal controls, control self-assessments, risk management, corporate governance practices, adequacy and effectiveness of controls within Legal Aid SA and rendering related advice to Management.
• Prepare Risk and Controls Matrix and evaluate the adequacy of controls.
• Download data from the systems being audited and perform data analysis using auditing software such as ACL.
• Compiling detailed Audit Programmes for all activities that form part of an audit under the supervision of the ICT Audit Manager.
• Co-ordinate the execution of the Audit Programmes for specific audits.
• Conducting entry and exit meetings during audits.
• Drafting audit reports for review by the ICT Audit Manager in accordance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Capturing all project working papers on TeamMate.
• Identifying risks and ensuring that the supporting Audit Programme is risk-based.
• Determine the sampling methodology to be used for the Audit Programme and sample sizes.
• Ensuring the maximum utilisation of Inventory Database for Environmental Analysis (IDEA) and TeamMate software and resolving all troubleshooting issues.
• Ensuring quality of audit working papers and completion of all audit projects within the stipulated timeframes.
• Reporting and ensuring that all fieldwork and delivery challenges are resolved timeously.
• Perform audit fieldwork for more complicated areas and document the process flow and audit evidence on TeamMate.
• Discussion of more complex exceptions with the Auditee, involving system and legislative issues, and documentation of both exceptions and findings.
• Identification of areas that require specialist intervention.
• Conducting standard and governance audits including ad hoc and special projects.
• Assisting the ICT Audit Manager as and when required, in compiling the Findings Register, Tracking Schedules, heat maps and charts.
• Conduct performance reviews of all subordinates.
• Recommend leave and appropriate training to the ICT Audit Manager.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES)

• A recognised three (3) year degree/diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Commerce or equivalent at NQF Level 6/7 or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of IT auditing experience. Scope of experience should include IT General Controls Reviews and Application Controls Review.
• Data analytics experience is essential.
• Certifications such as CISA, CGEIT, CRISC or CISM will be an added advantage.
• SAP auditing experience will be an advantage.
• Network security/vulnerability testing experience will be an advantage.
• Membership of the ISACA and Institute of Internal Auditors will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of TeamMate audit software.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Communication (written, verbal, listening) skills.
• Basic business management skills.
• IT Audit frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, ISO2700, et cetera).
• International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• In-depth knowledge of the computer auditing and governance disciplines and how to implement and leverage these within a complex business environment:
• Working knowledge of ITIL, ISACA, SAICA, IIA, PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, the Legal Aid SA Act and other relevant Statutes.
• Working knowledge of the King IV Code of Corporate Governance.
• Functional ability in the utilisation of electronic computer auditing systems and technologies including Excel, ACL and TeamMate.
• The ability to write SQL scripts will be an added advantage.
• Able to create “functional integration” within the organisation as a whole.
• Ability to benchmark against national leading practice and work with Senior Management to develop the organisation’s Information Systems governance practice.
• Effective working relationship with the Internal Audit Executive and team members.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, management and leadership skills, business acumen and the ability to deal with ambiguity and meet demanding deadlines and manage projects.