IT Audit: Manager/ Assistant Manager IT Audit Cape Town

EY • Other • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa • $200 - $300 / year • 2w ago

IT Audit: Manager/ Assistant Manager IT Audit Cape Town

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The objective of our advisory risk services is to provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape. Our solutions can be used by our clients to build confidence and trust with their customers, the overall market and when required by regulation or contract.

The opportunity

Within EY’s Technology Risk practice, we are currently seeking a Manager to participate in client engagement teams, assessing, improving and evaluating our Financial Services clients' business and Information Technology (IT) processes and controls, predominantly in their IT environment. You will have the opportunity to bring your knowledge and expertise to our clients in the following key areas:

IT General Controls and Application Controls
Data Analytics
Service Organization Controls reports
Compliance with various frameworks
Performance Improvement and Cyber Security

Your key responsibilities

Analyze business, financial and IT systems, and other data processing problems to identify risks and improvements in computer systems and IT-enabled business processes.
Lead and support on-site coordination during engagements by planning and briefing teams on the client's IT environment as well as industry IT trends, communicating with the clients and completing audit engagements.
Assist clients in strengthening internal controls and improving IT and business performance. Collaborate with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, risk assessments, and other planning documents.
Ensure high quality in client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork, informing supervisors of engagement status, and managing staff performance.
Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
Maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.
Discuss and resolve audit issues and recommendations with client management.
Demonstrate thorough understanding of complex information systems and applications to client situations.

Skills and attributes for success

Strong skills in project management and engagement closure.
Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills and a strong desire to work in a team environment.
Demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic.

To qualify for the role you must have

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, business and/or other related major.
A minimum of 4 years of experience in managing and/or leading projects, information technology operations, internal audit or internal controls; experience with the financial services sector is mandatory.
Application control testing and/or implementation experience.
Program and project delivery skills, including design, management and reporting.
Possession of, or be actively pursuing, information systems auditing certifications or accounting designations such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CIMA), and Certified General Accountant (CGA).
5 years of experience in the field of IT auditing, IT Security, information technology operations or internal audit.

Ideally, you’ll also have

Experience with the following topics would be considered a strong asset:

Cyber Program Management; Cyber Threat Management; Identity and Access Management; Data Protection and Privacy; Business Resilience; Data Analytics or Business Intelligence (design and/or execution); SAP and/or Oracle.

What we look for

We’re interested in highly motivated talented individuals with a strong willingness to think outside of the box. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll need the motivation to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market. If you’re serious about consulting and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is 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. We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.