Associate 3 IT Audit Cape Town

Senior Associate 3 IT External Audit - Technology Assurance

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culture and technology to become the best version of you. And were 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.

EYs 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 everyones contributions appreciates diversity of thought fosters growth and provides continuous opportunities for development. Recognized as one of Africas top employers EY continually strives to be a great place to work.

The opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Associate to join our Technology Risk Assurance team with a specialised focus on IT external audits.

This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality IT audit services in support of financial audits for both public and private sector clients.

You will supervise and support 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:

This candidate will be required to participate in external audit services. This includes but is not limited to:

• Perform ITGC and automated control testing.
• Assist in technology risk assessments including cybersecurity and governance reviews.
• Document findings and provide recommendations for control improvements.
• Collaborate with financial audit teams to integrate IT and technology risk insights.
• Contribute to client discussions and support senior team members.
• 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.
• 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.
• Brief the audit team on the clients 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.
• Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess what the firm can deliver to bring value to clients.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Accounting or related field.
• Professional qualification in progress or completed (e.g. CISA CA(SA) or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3years of experience in IT audit.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Extensive experience in IT Audit methodologies relating to financial statement audits as well as
• internal IT audits
• Proven experience in auditing ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics).
• Experience working in Big 4 firms.
• A strong understanding of the requirements and equivalent legislation as it relates to IT Controls
• Experience in providing Service organization control (SOC 1 & SOC 2) reporting
• Excellent leadership and teamwork skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated committed self-starter
• Demonstrated integrity within a professional environment

Ideally youll also have

• A high level of motivation strong work ethic and self-starting attitude.

What we look for

Were interested in intellectually curious people with a genuine passion for cybersecurity. If you have the confidence in both your presentation and technical abilities to grow into a leading expert here this is the role for you.

What we offer

At EY our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high- performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people our clients and our communities. Its one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our addition our Total Rewards package allows you decide

which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical prescription drug and dental coverage a defined

contribution pension plan a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence) and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical financial and social well-being. Plus we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you

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

The exceptional EY experience. Its yours to build.