Associate Director IT Audit PCAOB

EY Société d'Avocats; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory firm is seeking a Senior Manager for their Technology Risk Assurance team in Johannesburg. This role focuses on PCAOB-aligned IT audits for diverse public and private sector clients. The ideal candidate will lead complex audit engagements, mentor junior staff, and provide strategic insights into IT risk governance. A Bachelor's degree and professional certifications in IT audit are required, along with significant experience in managing IT audit processes. This is a full-time role offering opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in IT audit, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Extensive experience in IT Audit methodologies related to financial statement audits.
• Strong knowledge of PCAOB standards, SOX compliance, and IT risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT audit engagements aligned with PCAOB standards.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior client stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Information Technology

Financial Controls

Audit Methodology

COSO

GAAP

COBIT

SOX

Financial Statements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting or related

Professional certifications (CISA, CISSP, CPA)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Job description

At EY youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with the global scale support inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.

EYs people in more than 150 countries are committed to operating with integrity quality and professionalism in the provision of audit advisory tax and transaction advisory services. We strive to help all of our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyones contributions appreciates diversity of thought fosters growth and provides continuous opportunities for development. Recognized as one of Africas top employers EY continually strives to be a great place to work.

The opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager to join our Technology Risk Assurance team with a specialised focus on PCAOB-aligned IT audits.

This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality IT audit services in support of financial audits for both public and private sector clients particularly those subject to PCAOB oversight.

You will lead complex IT audit engagements manage client relationships and provide strategic insights into IT risk governance and compliance. This is an opportunity to work with a high-performing team and contribute to the development of innovative audit solutions in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT audit engagements aligned with PCAOB standards including SOX 404 ISAE3402 and SOC1 / SOC2.
• Oversee the evaluation of IT general controls (ITGCs) application controls and automated business process controls.
• Collaborate with financial audit teams to integrate IT audit procedures into the overall audit strategy.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior client stakeholders including CIOs CFOs and Audit Committees.
• Mentor and develop junior staff ensuring high-quality deliverables and audit documentation.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies cybersecurity risks and regulatory changes impacting IT audit practices.
• Work with the engagement team and client to create plans for accomplishing engagement objectives and a strategy that complies with professional standards and which addresses the risks inherent in the engagement.
• Brief the audit team on the clients IT environment and industry IT trends.
• Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service including work products timing and the value to be delivered.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex information systems and apply it to client situations.
• Demonstrate excellent project management skills inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members and use current technology / tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
• Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess what the firm can deliver to bring value to clients.
• Generate new business opportunities by developing ideas and solutions to present to internal and external clients.
• Play an active role in resource management team development and training related activities.
• Demonstrate excellent practice management skills and motivate the team members to consistently apply them.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Accounting or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISA CISSP or CPA (with IT audit focus) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 68 years of experience in IT audit with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role working as an auditor for a public accounting firm or have equivalent systems / technology experience to meet special needs.
• Extensive experience in IT Audit methodologies relating to financial statement audits as well as
• internal IT audits
• Strong knowledge of PCAOB standards SOX compliance and IT risk frameworks (e.g. COBIT NIST ISO27001).
• Proven experience in auditing ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics).
• Experience working in Big 4 firms.

Required Experience : Director

Key Skills

Internal Audit,Risk Management,Information Technology,Financial Controls,Audit Methodology,COSO,GAAP,COBIT,SOX,Special Investigations,External Auditors,Financial Statements,Accounting and Finance,CPA

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1