EY

Digital Risk Senior Associate (Internal IT Audit)

EY  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Digital Risk Senior Associate (Internal IT Audit)

Overview

Our Technology Consulting practice supports internal audit teams by delivering IT audit
services, with a focus on IT General Controls (ITGC), governance, and risk management. As a Senior, you will play a key role in leading audit workstreams, reviewing deliverables, and developing junior team members.

The Opportunity

You will take on increased responsibility in managing engagements, coaching teams, and delivering high-quality audit outcomes. EY provides a structured environment that supports your growth into leadership roles while building deep technical and client-facing expertise.

Key Responsibilities

IT General Controls (ITGC)

  • Lead the execution of ITGC reviews, including access management, change

management, and IT operations controls.

  • Assess design and operating effectiveness of key controls across systems and

platforms.

Internal IT Audit Delivery

  • Take ownership of sections of IT audit engagements from planning through to completion.
  • Perform and review control testing, ensuring quality and alignment with audit methodology.
  • Identify key risks and provide practical, value-adding recommendations.

Risk Assessment & Compliance

  • Conduct and guide risk-based audits aligned with regulatory and internal requirements

(e.g. SOX, King IV, ISAE 3402).

  • Review working papers and ensure findings are clearly documented and supported.
  • Contribute to the preparation of high-quality audit reports for stakeholders.

IT Governance & Advisory

  • Evaluate IT governance frameworks and control environments.
  • Provide insights on improving processes, controls, and risk management practices.
  • Support business continuity and disaster recovery assessments.
    Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as a key point of contact for clients on day-to-day audit matters.
  • Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations clearly and confidently.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Coaching & Team Leadership

  • Coach and mentor junior team members, providing guidance on audit approach,testing, and documentation.
  • Review team members’ work, ensuring quality, accuracy, and completeness.
  • Provide constructive feedback and support team development.
  • Contribute to creating a high-performing, collaborative team environment.

Core Skills & Attributes

  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to take ownership and manage multiple deliverables.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Leadership mindset with a focus on coaching and team development.

Technical Skills

  • Strong experience in IT audit and ITGCs (access, change, operations).
  • Good understanding of control frameworks (COBIT, ITIL).
  • Ability to review and assess control design and effectiveness.
  • Exposure to data analytics in audit is advantageous.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 3–4+ years’ experience in IT audit, internal audit, or IT risk.
  • Degree in IT, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
  • CISA preferred; progress towards certification is advantageous.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, consulting, and strategy, EY develops exceptional talent to build a better working world. We provide the tools, learning, and opportunities to help you grow into a well-rounded leader.

EY

About EY

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, the planet, while building trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams in more than 150 countries work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions, strengthened by sector experience and diverse ecosystem partners.

Find out more about the EY global network: http://ey.com/en_gl/legal-statement

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Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
London, GB
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