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Computer Systems Auditor
Alternative Titles:
Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Auditor
Computer systems auditors are involved in the design and
monitoring of control systems which ensure the accuracy and
security of data. They also review an organisation's computing
environment and the use of their computer facilities.
Computer systems auditors provide managers with expert
opinions about the reliability of results and operations of
computer systems. It is essential that computer systems
auditors understand both the accounting and information
technology implications of computer systems.
Computer systems auditors may perform the following tasks:
- analyse information processing systems to assess their
completeness, accuracy, validity and efficiency
- assess business systems to gauge the accurateness,
completeness and timeliness of transaction processing
- review applications systems and their business
procedures in achieving desired business objectives
- participate in new system design to ensure an efficient,
effective and well-controlled system
- evaluate the organisation's computing environment for
effective systems software, systems development and security
procedures
- check software and hardware acquisition in terms of
economy, efficiency and ability to deliver operationally
- check and report on the usage of computing facilities
- talk with data processing management and system users
- write reports and recommendations for improvement in
computing facility management.
Required Skills - Computer Systems Auditor
- interested in business
- accuracy and attention to detail
- logical and analytical approach to investigation,
identification, analysis and reporting
- good communication and interpersonal skills
- leadership skills
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