Job Summary
JOB PURPOSE:
- To perform Audit Data Analytics (ADA), following a pre-defined approach, to support the external audit team
- Establish and maintain constructive and professional relationships with the audit team and clients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES
- Performance of Audit Data Analytics including executing pre-defined ADA / CAATS procedures
- Documentation of evidence following the Firm’s audit methodology and International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Accounting/ Auditing qualification
- A good understanding of:
- IS Audit and Assurance Standards, and
- The principles behind the design and use of CAATS during an audit and the related required reporting
- SAIPA / SAICA/ ACCA articles experience is advantageous
- Studying towards a CISA certification is advantageous
- Good verbal communication and reporting skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Hands-on approach
- English speaking
- Own vehicle with valid driver’s license
- Out of the box thinking and problem solving orientated
- Providing insightful and clear analysis and conclusions for work performed
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience in the following areas:
- Conducting ADA/CAATs
- Proficient in one or more of the following:
- Microsoft Excel (pivot tables / v-lookups /conditional functions)
- Microsoft Word
- CaseWare IDEA and/or ACL
- The ability to extract data using ODBC or similar methods
- Basic SQL query skills
- Understanding of Power Query