Digital Assurance Specialist

Absa Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading African bank is seeking a dynamic individual to lead digital assurance initiatives. The role requires a blend of data analysis, auditing expertise, and proficiency in scripting tools such as ACL and Python. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in internal audit and a solid understanding of risk management principles. This position offers an opportunity to innovate audit practices and engage with key stakeholders on automation solutions.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in internal audit or data analytics.
• Strong understanding of risk management and data governance.
• Proficiency in scripting or automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance automated assurance scripts.
• Collaborate with teams on audit planning and execution.
• Conduct ongoing optimization on audit solutions.

Skills

Data extraction

Data transformation

Audit methodology

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Relevant qualification in Data Analysis or Auditing

Tools

ACL HighBond/Diligent

Python

SQL

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

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.