The Junior IT Auditor will support the execution of IT and data-focused audits by evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls, assessing data quality and integrity, and analysing system processes that support key business and regulatory reporting functions. The role requires strong analytical skills, an understanding of data governance principles, and the ability to assess technology-enabled business processes across complex system environments.

Key Responsibilities

IT Controls Assessment

• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of automated and manual controls supporting critical business processes and regulatory reporting.
• Assess control environments to determine compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Identify control deficiencies and provide recommendations for improvement.

Data and Interface Controls Testing

• Review and test controls over data movement between systems, including:
• Interface monitoring controls
• Completeness checks
• Record count validations
• Batch processing controls
• Assess risks related to data transfers and system integrations.

Data Reconciliation and Exception Management

• Perform data reconciliations between source and target systems.
• Investigate anomalies, variances, and data quality issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and evaluate management remediation plans.
• Assess the effectiveness of corrective actions implemented by business and IT stakeholders.

Data Lineage and Data Flow Analysis

• Trace data from source systems through transformations, interfaces, and downstream applications.
• Validate data flows used in regulatory reporting and business-critical processes.
• Document end-to-end data lineage and identify potential areas of risk.

Configuration and Automated Processing Reviews

• Evaluate system configurations, business rules, mapping tables, and calculation logic.
• Test automated controls and processing logic within applications.
• Assess the accuracy and effectiveness of system-generated outputs.

Data Quality and Governance Reviews

• Assess data governance frameworks and adherence to data quality standards.
• Evaluate controls designed to ensure data completeness, accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
• Review regulatory reporting processes and supporting controls.

Audit Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement

• Document audit procedures, findings, and recommendations clearly and accurately.
• Prepare working papers and audit evidence in accordance with audit methodology.
• Engage with business and IT stakeholders to obtain information and communicate findings.
• Assist in producing audit reports and management presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in:
• Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Internal Auditing
• Accounting with Information Systems
• Or a related field

Experience

• 3 to 5 years' experience in:
• IT Audit
• Data Analytics
• Internal Audit
• Risk Assurance
• Data Governance or Regulatory Reporting environments