KPMG South Africa

Senior Accountant Supervisor: IT

Posted: 3 days ago

Job Description

Job Title/positionCA Senior Accountant/ Supervisor: ITNumber Of Positions3Function And Business UnitAdvisory - Risk Consulting: Technology Assurance (Johannesburg)Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The JobNewly qualified CA (SA) looking to pursue a career as an IT Auditor. This role is for a Supervisor assisting IT Audit Managers to scope, plan and manage a team to execute the reengineering of financial statement and internal audits to optimally leverage client IT systems and data as well as technologies available to the firm to achieve efficiency, risk mitigation, optimal assurance and differentiation. This role will also require fieldwork to be performed in the execution of small to medium or complex internal and external audit engagements.The secondary purpose is to deliver on engagements in an IT Advisory capacity to assist clients in managing risks associated with information management, information technology governance, business systems risk management, project risk management and information security.Experience in performing IT audits and auditing the IT systems of external and internal audit clients, specifically in the Investment and Fund Management, Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Markets and Insurance space is required for this specific position. Experience in IT Attestation audits (ISAE3402, SOC 1) and PCAOB audits is advantageous.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalysing audit strategy to provide input on defining the ideal target audit approaches that leverage technology and data analysis and documenting work and results in KPMG’s proprietary audit toolsEngaging with audit partners and managers to work together with them in teamsApplying appropriate methodologies and skills to test general IT and application controls or perform data analytics in order to execute on an external or internal auditProviding guidance to junior colleagues on the appropriate approach in testing general IT and application controls as well as performing data analyticsProject / engagement management including financial, operational and people managementReview and quality assurance of deliverablesDevelop internal and external client relationshipsClient liaison and problem solvingAbility to identify and convert potential business development / sales opportunitiesReporting of findings to key stakeholders (client and audit), as well as investigating mitigating controls and procedures for control deficienciesSkills And Attributes Required For The RoleSelf-leadershipStrong desire to learn through diverse experiencesTime management, discipline, accountability, self-motivation and eagerness are vital skillsAbility to build sound internal and external relationshipsStrong administration skillsBeing able to coach and guide junior staff to perform their responsibilities and well as provide fair feedback on their performanceEnquiring mind and maintaining professional scepticismAnalytical, stable and logical thinkerExcellent client relationship development skillsConflict resolution skillsAbility to work under pressureMinimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):Completed BCom Accounting HonoursCA(SA) preferred, or partly qualified (Part I etc)Minimum 3 years working experience

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