IT Audit Specialist - Pretoria, South Africa - National Lotteries Commission

National Lotteries Commission
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Pretoria, South Africa

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IT AUDIT SPECIALIST ( 6 Months fixed Contract)




SALARY:
NEGOTIABLE


National Lotteries Commission ( NLC)

BACKGROUND:
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) is a public entity established by Lotteries Act No. 57 of 1997 as amended to regulate the South African lotteries industry. The functions of the Commission can be divided into two categories, namely the regulation of National Lottery and other Lotteries" and "administration of the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF.


PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

This value driven Internal Audit & Advisory division is seeking to appoint an IT Audit Specialist (Independent Contractor) for a period of six (6) months to strengthen the division.

The specialist position will interact with executives and officers across the multiple business units and operations and report to the Head - IT Audit.

The incumbent will primarily be responsible for undertaking information systems audit engagements within an ERP systems environment to ensure and maintain the adequacy and effectiveness of financial and operational controls within the NLC to ensure that it is in accordance with corporate governance, ISACA standards and practices, the PFMA as well as other applicable laws and regulations and to inform the relevant stakeholders on the state of the control environment.


SALARY SCALE:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience QUALIFICATIONS - Relevant Degree (NQF 7) (IT/Computer Science/Information Systems/ Auditing/ Accounting/ Equivalent) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

- ISACA Membership. - ISACA certifications (CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CCAK) will be an added advantage.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE - 6 Years relevant working experience in IT Audit, (external audit or internal auditing) of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level. - Experience is Project Assurance reviews is essential - Experience is IT Security Reviews (including database review, firewall, patch management and vulnerability management) is essential. - Experience in Application Controls Review is essential. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Perform audits of assigned functions including financial, operational and information technology audits from planning to reporting. - Guide, direct and review the work performed by other IT Audit personnel and co source partner. - Make oral presentations of audit findings to management. - Provide Executive Management with the opinions on the effectiveness of the NLC controls. - Conduct Quality Assurance Reviews on completed audits

  • Monitor the implementation of management actions recommended in audit reports.
  • Maintain a database of prior audit recommendations and coordinate the followup to validate quarterly resolutions of the findings.
  • Assist with the preparation of reports to be distributed and presented to Commissioner, EXCO, NLC Board and the Audit Committee. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
  • Able to plan and strategize.
  • Solid knowledge of mentoring and coaching
  • Solid knowledge of Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP)
  • Knowledge of best practice frameworks (e.g., COSO, etc.).
  • Able to execute and oversee audits.
  • Solid knowledge of reportwriting.
  • Knowledge of Data Analysis
  • Must be able to compile accurate reports.
  • Solid knowledge of the PFMA and treasury regulations
  • Knowledge of Project Management
  • Financial Management
  • Manage staff effectively.
  • Solid knowledge of professional standards (IIA) / ISACA
  • Knowledge of research / benchmarking.

Job Type:
Temporary


Salary:
R30, R75,000.00 per month


Application Question(s):

  • Do you have a degree in IT/ Computer Science?
  • Are you a Certified Information System Administrator ?
  • Are you an ISACA Member?

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