IT Audit: Senior Manager Cape Town/ Johannesburg

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager/Associate Director in Technology Consulting to lead IT audit services. This role involves scoping engagements, designing solutions, and collaborating with financial audit teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong IT governance knowledge, extensive experience in IT audit, and a knack for problem-solving. Join a company that values your contributions and offers a competitive remuneration package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development. If you thrive in a global team and are passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development support

Health and well-being benefits

Insurance options

Savings plans

Discounts and promotions

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in IT Audit, including external audit work.
• Management Consulting experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT risk and governance engagements and design solutions.
• Manage client accounts, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Skills

IT governance

CoBiT and similar standards

ISAE3402 examinations

Auditing and accounting skills

Business process skills

IT audit integration with financial audit

Logical thinker and problem solver

Good written and verbal communication skills

Education

Information Systems Honours or equivalent

Business degree in Accounting and Auditing

Job description

Location: Cape Town

Date: 26 Feb 2025

Requisition ID: 1578364

Technology Consulting, Senior Manager /Associate Director

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, 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. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Your key responsibilities

• Scoping and leading engagements involving IT risk, IT governance, and IT general controls.
• Designing solutions for clients.
• Reviewing detailed work programs and delivering results from junior staff.
• Reviewing final reports to be delivered.
• Presenting findings to clients.
• Understanding and navigating complex IT system landscapes.
• Working collaboratively with financial audit teams to identify key IT risk areas and integrate IT audit work into the financial audit work.
• Proficient in CoBiT and other IT governance requirements.

In your role as a Tech Risk Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Client account management.
• Budgeting and costing.
• Allocation of resources.
• Client ownership/management.

Skills and attributes for success

• IT governance
• CoBiT and similar standards
• ISAE3402 examinations
• Auditing and accounting skills
• Business process skills
• IT audit integration with financial audit
• Logical thinker and problem solver
• Good written and verbal communication skills

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Information Systems Honours or equivalent
• Business degree in Accounting and Auditing preferably
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in an IT Audit role (must have done external audit work)
• Management Consulting experience

What we look for

We’re interested in people with the right attitude for the job! That’s naturally entrepreneurial people who thrive in a global team. You’ll need a balance of technical and analytical skills, a creative approach to work, and strong communication skills.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working, career development, and with FlexEY, you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurances, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers, and promotions.

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.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.