The Analyst will join BDO’s Financial Services Advisory practice in Cape Town or Johannesburg, supporting assurance engagements across banks, insurers, asset managers, and other regulated financial institutions.
The IT External Auditor is responsible for supporting the delivery of external audit engagements by assessing IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, interface testing, data analytics and executing procedures to support the financial audit opinion. The role ensures that technology risks impacting financial reporting are appropriately identified, tested, and addressed.
The individual will work closely with audit engagement teams and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality, timely audit outcomes in line with applicable auditing standards and firm methodology.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Audit Delivery
- Perform IT audit procedures over key systems relevant to financial reporting
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls, including:
- User access management
- Change management
- IT operations (e.g., job monitoring, backups)
- Assess automated controls and interface controls supporting financial processes
- Document audit work, findings, and conclusions in line with audit methodology
Planning & Risk Assessment
- Assist in identifying risks associated with IT systems impacting financial statements
- Support the development of IT audit plans and procedures aligned to engagement risks
- Liaise with financial audit teams to ensure appropriate IT audit scoping
Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage with client IT and business stakeholders to request and obtain audit evidence
- Facilitate discussions to understand system processes and controls
- Communicate audit findings and observations clearly and professionally
Reporting
- Identify control deficiencies and articulate clear, concise audit findings
- Assist in preparing IT audit reports and deliverables for inclusion in audit opinions
- Support timely communication of issues to management and audit teams
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure work performed complies with auditing standards (e.g., ISA) and firm methodology
- Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails
- Uphold independence and objectivity requirements as an external auditor
