IT Audit Associate 3

About EY-Parthenon; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking an IT Audit Associate with expertise in cybersecurity audits. This role involves planning and executing IT system audits, evaluating controls, and preparing detailed audit reports. Candidates must possess a degree in IT or related fields and at least three years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The firm is committed to career development and offers a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Training programs

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of IT audit experience with exposure to cybersecurity audits.
• Strong IT audit experience including SOX compliance.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audits of IT systems to identify vulnerabilities.
• Evaluate user access management and privilege controls.
• Prepare audit reports with actionable recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Report writing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

CISA certification

Tools

Cybersecurity tools

COBIT

ITIL

Job description

Technology Consulting IT Audit Associate 3

Our national practice assists clients in providing IT audit services in support of our financial audits. We also provide IT governance and IT risk related services to a variety of clients and particularly in the Financial Services Oil & Gas Retail and government sectors.

The opportunity

Our structured career framework means you'll continue to develop whatever level you're at. Wherever you join however long you stay the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Key Responsibilities

• Cybersecurity Audits
  • Plan and execute audits of IT systems, networks and applications to identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.
  • Review cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF ISO 27001) and assess adherence.
  • Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments where applicable.
• IT General Controls (ITGC)
  • Evaluate user access management, authentication and privilege controls.
  • Review change management, backup and disaster recovery processes.
• Risk Assessment & Compliance
  • Perform risk-based audits aligned with regulatory requirements (e.g. DORA NIS2 PCI DSS).
  • Prepare audit reports with actionable recommendations for remediation.
• Incident Response & Governance
  • Participate in cyber incident simulations and wargaming exercises.
  • Advise on IT governance, cyber risk management and business continuity planning.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with IT security and business teams to implement audit findings.
  • Communicate technical risks in clear, business‑friendly language.

Core Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audits simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills.
• High ethical standards and attention to detail.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of cybersecurity tools and technologies (Firewalls IDS/IPS VPN DLP).
• Familiarity with IT audit methodologies and frameworks (COBIT ITIL).
• Proficiency in data analytics for audit testing.
• Understanding of cloud security and emerging cyber threats.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of IT audit experience with exposure to cybersecurity audits.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• Certifications: CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) preferred, CEH, CISSP or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor advantageous.

Additional Specialised Skills

• Experience in regulatory compliance audits (SOX ISAE 3402).
• Knowledge of cyber risk assessment and governance frameworks.
• Strong IT audit experience including SOX compliance.
• Sound knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and practices with the ability to apply standards such as ISO 27001 and ethical hacking principles.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills.

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.