Durban: IT Audit – Junior Data Analyst posted by PKF Durban

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 Firms 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 drivers 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