Manager (PCAOB) - Technology Assurance

EY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting and consulting firm in Johannesburg seeks a Manager for their Technology Risk – Assurance team. The candidate will manage IT audit engagements, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with financial audit teams. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and certifications like CISA or CISSP are required along with 4-6 years of IT audit experience, especially in a managerial role. Strong knowledge of PCAOB standards and software systems is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CPA (with IT audit focus) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in IT audit, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of PCAOB standards, SOX compliance, and IT risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT audit engagements aligned with PCAOB standards.
• Oversee the evaluation of IT general controls and application controls.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with financial audit teams on audit strategy.

Skills

IT audit methodologies

PCAOB standards

SOX compliance

Project management skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Professional certifications (CISA, CISSP, CPA)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive
culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY's people in more than 150 countries are committed to operating with integrity, quality and professionalism in the provision of audit, advisory, tax and transaction advisory services. We strive to help all of our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone's contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth, and provides continuous opportunities for development. Recognized as one of Africa's top employers, EY continually strives to be a great place to work.

The opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to join our Technology Risk – Assurance team, with a specialised focus on PCAOB-aligned IT audits.

This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality IT audit services in support of financial audits for both public and private sector clients, particularly those subject to PCAOB oversight. You will manage complex IT audit engagements, manage client relationships, and provide strategic insights into IT risk, governance, and compliance. This is an opportunity to work with a high-performing team and contribute to the development of innovative audit solutions in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage IT audit engagements aligned with PCAOB standards, including SOX 404, ISAE3402, and SOC1/SOC2.
• Oversee the evaluation of IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, and automated business process controls.
• Collaborate with financial audit teams to integrate IT audit procedures into the overall audit strategy.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior client stakeholders, including CIOs, CFOs, and Audit Committees.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, ensuring high-quality deliverables and audit documentation.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, cybersecurity risks, and regulatory changes impacting IT audit practices.
• Work with the engagement team and client to create plans for accomplishing engagement objectives.
• Brief the audit team on the client's IT environment and industry IT trends.
• Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and the value to be delivered.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex information systems and apply it to client situations.
• Demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
• Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess what the firm can deliver to bring value to clients.
• Play an active role in resource management, team development and training related activities.
• Demonstrate excellent practice management skills and motivate the team members to consistently apply them.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CPA (with IT audit focus) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in IT audit, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role, working as an auditor for a public accounting firm or having equivalent systems/technology experience to meet special needs.
• Extensive experience in IT Audit methodologies relating to financial statement audits as well as internal IT audits.
• Strong knowledge of PCAOB standards, SOX compliance, and IT risk frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO27001).
• Proven experience in auditing ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Experience working in Big 4 firms.