Internal Audit Senior Associate - Enterprise Risk

About the role

EY is hiring a Senior Associate for its Enterprise Risk (Internal Audit) practice in Cape Town. The role sits within a global network of risk professionals and involves delivering significant internal audit and risk engagements for clients, with 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
• Perform basic data analytic procedures, compile working papers and draft audit findings for review by EY Senior Management
• Review sections prepared by junior staff, coach and mentor them, and assist with presenting findings and drafting proposals
• Escalate risks and issues to the project manager with suggested preventive or mitigating actions

Required profile

• Honours degree in Internal Audit, Accounting, Business, Finance or a related field
• CIA certification
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• Related audit or applicable business experience
• Demonstrated integrity, values, principles and work ethic

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to handle pressure and a team player