BDO: IS Audit Trainees (Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Auditing)

This role is an exciting opportunity, requiring a proactive approach to identifying and testing key information technology controls related to financial reporting. The goal is to develop innovative audit solutions tailored to the specific information technology risks faced by businesses. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct general information technology controls testing.
• Perform application controls testing.
• Analyse information systems data to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of transaction
• Develop a thorough understanding of clients' businesses, identifying risks and controls.
• Provide technical support to financial teams’ auditors when computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATS) are required.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn data analysis using tools like IDEA.
• Learn about information technology risk management, information technology governance concepts, and best practice frameworks.
• Prepare audit plans and gather evidence through interviews and validation.
• Engage with clients during audits.
• Document work and findings in accordance with the BDO audit and risk management process.
• Keep the management team and clients informed of potential audit delays and escalate issues as needed.
• Validate all information technology audit findings before drafting the information technology audit report.
• Participate in meetings with clients and the audit team.
• Provide feedback to the information technology management team when required.
• Adhere to the firm’s Employment Equity Policy.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in:

• Computer Science,
• Information Systems,
• Informatics,
• Internal Auditing,
• or equivalent. 

Advantageous: 

• Honours in the above fields is advantageous. 
• Knowledge of COBIT, ITIL, ISO27001-2, and other models is a plus. 
• Desire to pursue or currently studying for a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification.