Digital Assurance Specialist

Absa Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg seeks a motivated individual to lead digital assurance initiatives. This role involves designing automated solutions using tools like ACL, Python, and SQL. Candidates should have 4-6 years in internal audit or data analytics and possess strong communication skills. The position offers the opportunity to innovate and improve assurance practices within the organization.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in internal audit, data analytics, or digital assurance.
• Proven experience with ACL, Python, SQL, or similar scripting tools.
• Experience in developing automated control testing or assurance routines.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital assurance initiatives using data analysis and audit expertise.
• Design and enhance automated assurance scripts using relevant technologies.
• Collaborate with audit teams to embed digital assurance into processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Audit expertise

Scripting (Python, SQL)

Control testing

Risk management

Education

Relevant qualification in Data Analysis or Auditing

Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology

Tools

ACL (HighBond/Diligent)

Python

SQL

Job description

Job Summary

Absa Internal Audit (IA) is looking for a dynamic, innovative and motivated individual to lead and execute digital assurance initiatives by combining data analysis, product development, and audit expertise. The role supports the design, development, and implementation of automated assurance solutions, with a strong focus on data integrity, control testing, and risk analytics. As part of the IA Digital team, the specialist will leverage tools such as ACL and other scripting platforms to deliver scalable, repeatable audit and assurance solutions.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Design, build and enhance automated assurance scripts and solutions using ACL, Python, SQL, and other relevant technologies.
• Support testing of solutions and collaborate with audit teams to embed digital assurance into audit planning, execution, and reporting.
• Ensure assurance solutions align with enterprise data governance standards and frameworks.
• Partner with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and control testing.
• Update / Design all application documentation aligned to the organisation’s technical standards and risk / governance frameworks.
• Conduct reviews, performance monitoring & ongoing optimisation and maintenance on solutions.
• Drive innovation in assurance practices through the adoption of emerging technologies and agile methodologies.

Education and Experience Required

• Matric
• Relevant qualification / certification in Data Analysis, Auditing, scripting or related fields.
• 4–6 years of experience in internal audit, data analytics, or digital assurance.
• Proven experience with ACL (HighBond/Diligent), Python, SQL, or similar scripting tools.
• Experience in developing and deploying automated control testing or assurance routines.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of audit methodology and risk management.
• Proficiency in data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Familiarity with data governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Innovation and continuous learning
• Collaboration and influence
• Planning and execution
• Adaptability and resilience

Personal Traits

• Curious and proactive
• Detail-oriented and quality-driven
• Ethical and accountable
• Strong sense of ownership

Education

Bachelor\'s Degree: Information Technology

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised