Digital Tech Risk - Assistant Manager / Manager

Ernst & Young Global Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advisory risk services seeks a Manager to join their Technology Risk practice. The role involves assessing business and IT processes for financial services clients, focusing on risk improvement and control evaluation. This position requires strong project management skills and experience in IT auditing, along with effective communication and integrity values.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience managing or leading projects in financial services.
• Experience with IT operations and internal audit.
• Active pursuit of relevant certifications such as CISA, CISM, CPA.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business, financial, and IT systems to identify risks and improvements.
• Lead engagement coordination and client communication.
• Manage daily fieldwork and oversee staff performance.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, business, or related field

Tools

Application Control Testing

Job description

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : July 09, 2025
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The objective of our advisory risk services is to provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape. Our solutions help build confidence and trust with customers, the market, and regulators or contractual obligations.

The opportunity

Within EY’s Technology Risk practice, we are seeking a Manager to join client engagement teams. The role involves assessing, improving, and evaluating business and IT processes and controls of Financial Services clients, mainly in their IT environment. You will bring your expertise in areas such as:

• IT General Controls and Application Controls
• Data Analytics
• Service Organization Controls reports
• Framework compliance
• Internal Audit support
• Performance Improvement and Cyber Security

Your key responsibilities

• Analyze business, financial, and IT systems to identify risks and improvements.
• Lead and support on-site engagement coordination, including planning, briefing, and communication with clients.
• Help clients strengthen internal controls and improve IT and business performance.
• Manage daily fieldwork, inform supervisors of progress, and oversee staff performance.
• Apply project management skills, foster teamwork, and utilize technology to enhance deliverables.
• Maintain client relationships and explore business development opportunities.
• Discuss and resolve audit issues with client management.
• Understand complex information systems and applications relevant to client situations.

Skills and attributes for success

• Effective project management and engagement closure skills
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Integrity, values, principles, and work ethic

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, business, or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience managing or leading projects, IT operations, internal audit, or controls, with experience in financial services.
• Experience with application control testing or implementation.
• Program and project delivery skills, including design, management, and reporting.
• Active pursuit of relevant certifications such as CISA, CISM, CPA, CIMA, or CGA.
• 5 years of experience in IT auditing, security, operations, or internal audit.