IT Audit Consultant - FTC

Our client, a leading professional services firm, is seeking experienced IT Audit Consultants and Senior Consultants for a 6-month contract assignment within its Audit & Assurance division.

The successful candidates will be responsible for executing IT audit engagements, evaluating IT controls and identifying technology-related risks. This opportunity is suited to hands-on IT audit professionals who can work independently, deliver quality audit outcomes and support client engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute IT audit engagements in accordance with established audit methodologies.

• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGCs).

• Perform IT control testing across access management, change management, IT operations and related processes.

• Assess IT systems, applications and infrastructure to identify control weaknesses and potential risks.

• Evaluate IT controls supporting financial reporting processes and ERP environments.

• Prepare audit working papers, document findings and provide recommendations for remediation.

• Ensure audit evidence and documentation meet required quality and compliance standards.

• Engage with client stakeholders to obtain information, discuss findings and resolve audit queries.

• Support the delivery of audit engagements within agreed timelines and quality standards.

• Collaborate with engagement managers, partners and other audit team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.

• Approximately 4–6 years' relevant IT audit experience, preferably within an external audit or professional services environment.

• Proven experience executing IT audit engagements and performing IT control testing.

• Strong understanding of IT General Controls (ITGCs), IT governance and risk management.

• Knowledge of ERP systems and associated IT control environments.

• Experience preparing audit documentation, findings and reports.

• Professional certification such as CISA, CISM or CISSP advantageous.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to work independently and deliver within demanding project timelines.

• Experience within the utilities or public sector advantageous.

• Available to commence in November or December 2026.

• Willingness to work in a hybrid arrangement, with three mandatory days on-site per week.