Associate 3 Senior Associate IT Audit

EY Société d'Avocats; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Associate for IT Audit. The role involves managing client engagements, delivering risk assurance services, and providing insights on compliance and business decisions. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in consulting or a professional services environment, a relevant university degree, and strong communication skills. Opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work culture are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for development

Supportive team environment

Recognises success and rewards excellence

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant consulting or industry experience preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP and/or CFE encouraged.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage client engagement teams.
• Deliver quality client services and manage expectations.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients.
• Stay updated on current business trends.

Skills

Auditing

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

GAAP

Accounting

Analysis Skills

Research Experience

Securities Law

Training & Development

Mentoring

Education

Recognised university degree in accounting, business, IT, engineering, mathematics or relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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.

Following areas

• Application Risk & Controls practice
• Information Management and Analysis Services practice
• Financial Services Technology Risk and IT Regulatory Services

Key responsibilities

• 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 clients 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 optimise our clients capital position.
• Modelling, 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 a wide range of areas such as 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 recognised 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.
• 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 overseas on assignment as the need arises.

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

• A position in a business that truly recognises 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 recognises 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.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

Auditing, Microsoft Office, Communication skills, Computer Skills, GAAP, Accounting, Analysis Skills, Research Experience, Securities Law, Training & Development, Mentoring, GAAS

Employment Type : Full Time

Vacancy : 1