Internal Audit Specialist Job in Johannesburg
Job Description
Internal Audit Specialist Job.FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. The team recruits self-starters who have a passion for what they do. FirstRand empowers them, holds them accountable, and rewards them appropriately. The team values diversity in people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking.
Responsibilities of Internal Audit Specialist Job
- Obtain a good understanding of the IT control environment being audited (including links to business processes and risk management-related aspects), and the interdependencies linked to this.
- Plan audit assignments based on key process and business risks identified and design the audit program in line with risks and key IT application controls to be tested.
- Incorporate data analytics (DA) to enhance audit planning and create efficiencies in audit fieldwork.
- Execute audit field work in compliance with quality standards by following and completing prepared work programs. Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management practices, and internal controls.
- Evaluate IT areas such as information security, operations management, and disaster recovery procedures related to the IT application controls to be reviewed.
- Provide clear and sufficient audit evidence to support recommendations and audit opinion.
- Express an opinion based on the results of the work performed.
- Identify opportunities to improve the IT internal control environment and project management processes.
- Identify and clearly articulate the root cause of issues identified and the impact thereof and recommend changes to business processes that will address the IT and Project control weaknesses.
Requirements
- BSC / BCom (Information Systems) or equivalent degree.
- At least 3 years of Application Control Reviews (ACR) and/or Project auditing experience.
- Experience with data analytics/ CAATs is an advantage.
- Experience within the banking and financial services environment will be an advantage.
