IT Auditor Job Description
Job Description
[Suggest Edit]Conduct and report audit findings making recommendations for improving process, ensuring compliance, improving operations, reducing costs and mitigating risk.
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Duties
[Suggest Edit]- Apply techniques such as COSO/COBIT for operational auditing
- Prepare and review audit planning documents, procedures and final reports
- Liaise with clients for the purpose of analyzing problems, workflows, responsibilities and procedures
- Develop and present the IT audit plan
- Identify and report compliance breaches
- Liaise and assist external auditors as required
- Perform regular follow-up audits on non-compliant or high risk breaches
- Write and present findings to senior management
- Work cooperatively with department managers to implement report recommendations
Key Competencies
[Suggest Edit]- Situational Analysis
- Planning and Organising
- Managing Tasks
- Record Keeping
- Processes and Procedures
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
| Employer Demand % | Skill |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated experience conducting audits | |
| Working knowledge of infrastructure, application/web development and/or security | |
| Knowledge of internal control concepts (COSO and/or COBIT) | |
| Excellent report writing and business writing skills | |
| Ability to analyze and interpret complex problems clearly | |
| Working knowledge of infrastructure security (Windows Server) | |
| Working knowledge of infrastructure security (Linux or Unix) | |
| Working knowledge of infrastructure security (VMware) | |
| Working knowledge of infrastructure security (LAN, WAN, Routers, Firewall) | |
| Working knowledge of infrastructure security (Database) |
Qualifications
| Employer Demand % | Qualification |
|---|---|
| (CPA) as granted by the AICPA | |
| Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) as granted by the IIA | |
| Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) as granted by the ACFE | |
| Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) as granted by the ISACA | |
| Certified Public Accountant | |
| Bachelors degree in MIS (Management Information Systems) |
Salary
The following salary indicators were found for this role;
| Role | Roles Not Requesting a Degree | Roles Requesting a Degree | Top End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Insufficient Data | Insufficient Data | Insufficient Data |
| Contract Rates | Insufficient Data | N/A | |
Key Personal Attributes
[Suggest Edit]Attention to detail and the ability to understand complex processes/problems help an auditor to develop an accurate understanding of the subject.
Attraction to the Position
[Suggest Edit]This position is well suited to very thorough individuals who enjoy accounting and/or security.
Staff Retention Strategies for Employers
[Suggest Edit]The job can be dry and/or tedious. Job satisfaction can be improved by celebrating success and tracking audit results when recommendations are realized.
Advantage Alert
[Suggest Edit]No advantage alert at this time.
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