Senior Quality Assurance Specialist? ITCE, Sandton

The Senior Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for driving the quality and consistency of IT General Controls (ITGC) audits within the ITCE function. This role ensures that IS audit engagements meet methodology standards and regulatory requirements while providing training and guidance to IS auditors and financial auditors. The specialist will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in audit methodology and knowledge management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Assurance of IS Audits

• Perform independent quality assurance reviews of ITGC and IS audit engagements.
• Assess audit documentation for compliance with internal methodology, regulatory requirements, and professional standards (ISA, PCAOB, ISAE 3402).
• Identify gaps in audit execution, control testing, and reporting, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Review risk assessments, scope or ITGC reviews, and audit evidence to ensure audit completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborate with audit teams to implement best practices and corrective actions.

2. Methodology Development and Maintenance

• Support the ongoing development, refinement, and standardisation of IS audit methodology.
• Ensure audit practices align with evolving industry standards, emerging IT risks, and regulatory requirements.
• Document and communicate methodology updates to audit teams.

3. Training and Knowledge Management

• Develop and deliver training programs for IS auditors and financial auditors on ITGCs, audit methodology, and IT audit best practices.
• Facilitate workshops, seminars, and knowledge-sharing sessions on emerging IT risks and audit techniques.
• Facility and monitor the implementation and achievements of the ITCE division, 3-year IS Audit Trainee, as well as the CA transitioning programs.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a subject-matter expert for ITGC quality and methodology matters.
• Provide guidance on audit quality trends, findings, and improvement initiatives.
• Support financial audit teams by providing assurance over IS audit work relied upon in financial audits.