Audit Trainee

The IS Audit Trainee position (Reference Number: INC ITCE CPT 23

NOV
25 TN) is a junior-level contract role based in Cape Town CBD, offering a 2-3 year duration. This opportunity is designed for graduates who are eager to build a career in Information Systems Auditing. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying and testing key IT controls related to financial reporting, while developing innovative audit solutions tailored to specific IT risks faced by businesses.

Trainees will gain exposure to IT governance, risk management, and audit frameworks, while working closely with clients and audit teams.

• Conduct general information technology controls testing
• Perform application controls testing
• Analyse information systems data to evaluate accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of transactions
• Develop a thorough understanding of clients’ businesses, identifying risks and controls
• Provide technical support to financial auditors when computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATS) are required
• Learn and apply data analysis using tools such as IDEA
• Gain knowledge of IT risk management, IT governance concepts, and best practice frameworks
• Prepare audit plans and gather evidence through interviews and validation
• Engage with clients during audits and document findings in line with BDO audit and risk management processes
• Communicate potential audit delays to management and escalation issues when necessary
• Validate IT audit findings before drafting audit reports
• Participate in meetings with clients and audit teams
• Provide feedback to IT management when required
• Adhere to the firm’s Employment Equity Policy

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Internal Auditing, or equivalent
• Honours degree in the above fields is advantageous
• Knowledge of COBIT, ITIL, ISO
  27001-2, and other IT governance models is a plus
• Desire to pursue or currently studying towards a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification

BDO

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Cape Town , Western Cape, South Africa