FS Internal Audit Assistant Manager

About the role

EY is hiring an Assistant Manager for Enterprise Risk (Internal Audit) in its Financial Services practice, based in Johannesburg. The role sits within a global network of risk professionals and involves delivering significant internal audit and risk engagements for clients, with a competitive salary.

Key responsibilities

• Work as a team member, share responsibility, and update senior team members on progress
• Research the client's industry, structure, customers and suppliers, and understand their business processes
• Identify business risks and control weaknesses, draft detailed audit programmes and assess the design, implementation and operating effectiveness of key controls
• Prepare or review business process descriptions, perform walkthroughs and compile working papers
• Identify basic data analytic procedures and draft audit findings for review by EY Senior Management
• Assist with presenting findings to the client and with drafting proposals
• Provide coaching and mentoring, review work prepared by junior staff and escalate risks with suggested mitigating actions

Required profile

• Honours degree in Internal Audit, Accounting, Business, Finance or a related field
• CIA or equivalent certification
• Minimum of 7 years of related work experience
• Audit or business experience specifically within a financial services environment
• Demonstrated integrity, values and work ethic

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle pressure, work independently and build teams