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IT FORENSIC AUDITOR [MIDRAND]   DETAILS

JOB NAME

IT Forensic Auditor [Midrand]


POSTED BY: Development Bank of Southern Africa
REF:DBSA 185
Date Published:20 September 2021
Date of Expiration:19 March 2022 EXPIRED
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LOCATION OF THIS JOB
 South Africa |  MIDRAND in South Africa
INDUSTRY
DEVELOPMENT FINANCE INSTITUTIONS
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION
Closing Date 2021/09/24
Reference Number DBS210914-1
Job Title IT Forensic Auditor [Midrand]
Job Grade 16
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location - Town / City Midrand
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION
1. The IT Forensic Auditor is involved in engagements that are often a result of irregular or criminal behaviour and that may result in litigation or other sanctions.
2. The IT Forensic Auditor detects and interprets digital, electronic and other types of evidence that may form the basis of fraudulent and corrupt activities in an objective and methodical manner. The forensic auditor gathers and uncovers possible evidence, is knowledgeable about accounting, auditing and legal standards and is frequently involved in recognizing fraudulent & corrupt activities.
3. The IT Forensic Auditor is from time to time expected to provide expert witness advice at internal and external hearings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Produce and implement fraud & corruption prevention policies, strategies, plans and other related documents specifically for the IT Forensic environment;
2. Advising on the availability and reliability of digital evidence
3. Working with investigators to acquire digital evidence through onsite & other searches
4. Advising on IT controls to be put in place to detect and prevent fraudulent & corrupt behaviour.
5. Conducting interviews and taking statements in relation to computer, digital and electronic evidence
6. Conducting examinations of digital evidence and preparing evidence for presentation at disciplinaries/CCMA and other legal forums
7. Respond to external audit, legal and government investigations queries as the principal point of contact in respect of IT Forensic issues.
8. Facilitate and take part in the investigation and resolution of fraud incidents, specifically from an IT Forensic perspective, including allegations of corruption and breaches in conformance with documented policies and procedures
9. Develop periodic reports on forensic audit incidents, including IT Forensic related investigations and outcomes as may be required by the Management or Board.
10. Plan, perform, analyse and report on outcomes of IT Forensic investigations and provide recommendations in terms of improvements based on the outcome of various investigations conducted
11. Liaise with internal Human Resources, Legal, Security, Fraud Unit and external Law enforcement stakeholders as required
12. Facilitates the overall performance of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence and documenting client processes and procedures.
13. Acting as a key witness on behalf of the Bank where required
14. Represent the Bank at the CCMA and court of law when required to do so
15. Conduct data mining exercises and analytical reviews to detect potential areas of fraud and corruption
16. Train and create awareness among Bank staff on key policies and issues relating to digital fraud, corruption and misconduct and market the IT Forensics function to Management and the bank as a whole
17. Conduct IT Forensic risk assessments and report on key risk indicators
18. Provide related advisory services to the Bank as requested
19. Keep fully up to date with trends and developments related to the function and be familiar with all rules and regulations that the Bank and its staff are required to comply with.

Key Measures/KPI’s
1. Effectively manage service providers
2. Able to conduct forensic risk assessments
3. Able to conduct investigations
4. Performance manage junior staff
5. Able to provide detailed reports and statistics
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB
EXPERTISE & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
1. Relevant degree or diploma
2. A Post Grad IT related audit/investigation qualification.
3. At least 5 years working experience in an Internal Auditing environment
4. Membership to Professional bodies for Audit/IT Audit/Forensics
5. Proficient with Microsoft Office (MS-Word, MS Excel (at an advanced level of proficiency), MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook)
6. Knowledge of SAP will be an advantage Previous experience in a banking environment will be an advantage The incumbent should have demonstrated the following competencies:
7. Interpersonal skills
8. Resilient
9. Conflict Resolution
10. Analytical skills
11. Planning and organising skills

REQUIRED PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
1. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Solutions Focused
1) Identifies optimal solutions based on weighing the advantages and disadvantages of alternative approaches.
2) After implementation, evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions.

Detail Orientation
1) Reviews all relevant information or aspects of a situation before taking action or making a decision.
2) Pays close attention to details that are important to others to make sure they are right.
3) Verifies that work has been completed according to the standards and procedures.

Audit
1) Understands internal audit standards and the needed procedures expected in conducting assignments.
2) Is able to contribute to the planning of specific audit assignments.
3) Is able to prepare audit reports to specified standards including format, style and timelines with the need for minimal editorial changes.
4) Understands the need for monitoring of the results of audit assignments to enable the follow up of significant issues within an appropriate timescales.

Negotiations Skills
1) Is able to state own case, leaving some room for negotiation.
2) Is well-versed with negotiation protocol and etiquette.
3) Is able to successfully conclude simple negotiations on a factual basis.
4) Knows when to seek advice/guidance during a negotiation.

Planning and Organizing
1) Uses time management procedures effectively.
2) Can exercise independent judgement regarding all planning and organising issues.
3) Uses specialised software to plan and manage own time.
4) Plans and manages multiple priorities and deadlines.

2. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Achievement Orientation
1) Focuses on new or more effective ways of improving own work and meeting targets.
2) Focuses on raising quality, customer satisfaction and revenues.
3) Makes specific changes to systems and processes in order to improve efficiency and quality.
4) Formulates own objectives and action plans in order to achieve a measurable improvement in the future.

Flexibility
Changes his/her perception, ideas or alters normal procedures to fit a specific situation to get a job done and/or meet company goals

Team work & Cooperation
1) Values and utilises the expertise of colleagues, asking for ideas and input and collaborates to form decisions and plans.
2) Willingly learns from others.
3) Creates opportunities for knowledge and expertise sharing between all members of the team.

Organizational Awareness
1) Recognises and/or uses the informal structure of an organisation.
2) Recognises key actors, decision-influencers, etc. and applies this knowledge when formal structure does not work as well as desired.

Customer Service orientation
1) Makes self fully available, especially when the customer is going through a critical period.
2) Requests on-going feedback from customers and takes action in response to it; manages to retain and capitalize on existing customers.
3) Takes the “extra step” to resolve customer issues appropriately, even in the case where they do not fall under own area of responsibility.
4) Is aware of the level of service offered by the competition and provides more for customers than they expect.


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