Associate - Digital Audit

PwC South Africa; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking a Digital Audit Associate to support the delivery of digital audit engagements within the Assurance practice. The role involves assessing technology-related risks and controls across applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and business processes.

It offers exposure to diverse industries and technologies while developing technical, business, and professional skills. The Associate will work with engagement teams to document systems, perform control testing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or IT-related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and build relationships.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of digital audit engagements across industries.
• Understand client business processes, IT environments and control frameworks.
• Document process flows, system landscapes and control activities.
• Perform risk assessments to identify technology and business risks.
• Test IT General Controls and other technology-related controls.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls and identify deficiencies.
• Prepare working papers and audit documentation in line with firm standards.
• Summarise findings and communicate issues to the engagement team.
• Analyze data using approved tools and methodologies.
• Collaborate with engagement teams to support audit objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Teamwork

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related disciplines

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Audit tools

Job description

Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Risk Architecture Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary

The Digital Audit Associate supports the delivery of digital audit engagements as part of the Assurance practice. The role involves assessing technology-related risks and controls within client environments, including applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and business processes. The Associate will work closely with engagement teams to document systems and processes, perform control testing, analyse findings, and prepare audit documentation in accordance with firm methodologies and professional standards. This role provides exposure to a broad range of industries, technologies and audit approaches, and offers opportunities to develop technical, business, and professional skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of digital audit engagements for clients across a range of industries.
• Assist in obtaining an understanding of client business processes, IT environments, systems and relevant control frameworks.
• Document process flows, system landscapes and control activities accurately and clearly.
• Perform risk assessments to identify relevant technology and business process risks.
• Execute testing of IT General Controls (“ITGCs”), automated controls, application controls and other technology-related controls in accordance with engagement requirements.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls and identify exceptions or control deficiencies.
• Prepare audit working papers and supporting documentation in a timely and accurate manner, in line with firm standards.
• Assist in summarising findings, drafting observations and communicating issues to engagement team members.
• Analyse data and information using approved tools, audit methodologies and analytical techniques.
• Work collaboratively with engagement teams, including financial audit teams and technology specialists, to support audit objectives.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and client personnel.
• Comply with the firm’s risk management, independence, confidentiality and quality requirements.
• Maintain awareness of current developments in technology, digital risk and audit practices.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or other related disciplines.
• Candidates from other academic backgrounds may be considered if they demonstrate a strong interest in technology, digital risk and audit.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Basic understanding of business processes, information systems or internal controls would be advantageous.

Preferred Skills

• Interest in emerging technologies, digital transformation and technology risk management.
• Exposure through coursework, internships or projects in areas such as IT audit, cybersecurity, ERP systems, data analytics, cloud computing or internal controls.
• Ability to organise and manage multiple tasks within agreed timelines.
• Confidence in documenting issues clearly and escalating matters appropriately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools, audit tools or enterprise systems would be an added advantage.

Competencies

• Professionalism and integrity
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Analytical thinking
• Clear communication
• Adaptability and learning agility
• Accountability and quality focus

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Program Implementation, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Governance Framework, Inclusion, Information Security, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 17 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Government Clearance Required? No

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