Associate 3 / Senior Associate - IT Audit

EY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory firm is seeking a Technology Consulting, IT Audit Senior Associate in Johannesburg. This role involves leading assessments and certification services to support clients' risk management programs. The ideal candidate will have a recognized degree, 4+ years of experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. The firm offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development

Comprehensive Total Rewards package

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant consulting or industry experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel on overseas assignment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate client engagement teams.
• Deliver quality client services and manage expectations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Recognized university degree in accounting, business, IT, engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Technology Consulting, IT Audit Senior Associate, Johannesburg

Our independent position and assessment capabilities provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape and the controls in place. As a risk assurance professional, you will be leading assessments and certification services that will directly support C-suite discussions and important business decisions regarding compliance, cost and quality of our clients’ risk management programs. You will be part of an international network of professionals across geographies and sectors, delivering assessment and certification services that will help verify compliance and improve the performance of our clients.

The opportunity

Our structured career framework means you’ll continue to develop, whatever level you’re at. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Your key responsibilities

Our IT Risk & Assurance services are designed for the dual purpose of strengthening internal controls and, in so doing, helping to improve IT and business performance. In addition to assurance-related engagements such as financial attestation and ISAE 3402 engagements, our IT risk advisory services focus on IT governance and effectiveness; IT program management and assurance; security and controls of ERP implementations; and business intelligence and information analysis. We are currently offering positions in the following areas:

• Application Risk & Controls practice
• Information Management and Analysis Services practice
• Financial Services Technology Risk and IT Regulatory Services
• In your role as a Risk Assurance Associate, you’ll:
  • Effectively manage and motivate client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
  • Consistently deliver quality client services and manage expectations of client service delivery.
  • Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget.
  • Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
  • Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business.
  • Develop and maintain long-term relationships and networks with clients and internal EY stakeholders. Demonstrate deep technical capabilities and professional knowledge.
  • Possess in depth business acumen and demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate to new knowledge.
  • Remain current on new developments in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge.

Skills and attributes for success

• Identifying the key levers that impact solvency ratios and return on equity to optimize our clients’ capital position
• Modeling, documenting and preparing application files
• Validating estimate models
• Providing audit support for Solvency II and statutory reporting, including sample tests on Life Technical Provisions, IAS 19 and Pension funds
• Acting as an actuarial professional, providing guidance on life and general insurance, investment, corporate finance, risk management and pensions
• A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited
• Further developing your team by coaching and mentoring a junior colleague

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A recognized university degree in accounting, business, information technology, engineering, mathematics or other relevant discipline
• At least 4 years of relevant consulting or industry experience, preferably in a professional services environment or MNC.
• Candidates who possess professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP and/or CFE are highly encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills
• Demonstrates integrity, values, principles, and work ethic
• Willingness to travel on overseas assignment as the need arises

Ideally, you’ll also have

Application Risk & Controls

This practice focuses on enterprise IT application assessment, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) technology assessment, IT Application and Tool Implementation. We deliver valuable insights and enable better business decisions through improved quality of information.

What we look for

More than anything, we’re interested in people with the right attitude for the job! That’s naturally entrepreneurial people that feed on the energy of a thriving global team. You’ll need a balance of technical and analytical skills, a creative approach to work and strong communication skills. Put simply, if you’ve got big ideas on how we can do better, as well as the confidence to voice them, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working, career development and with FlexEY you can select benefits, which suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurances, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• A position in a business that truly recognizes the importance of strong risk capabilities
• Opportunities to develop your skills in a wide range of areas, supported by regular feedback from senior-level colleagues
• Plenty of chances to build lasting professional relationships both internally and externally
• A culture that recognizes success and rewards excellence

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.