Associate 3 (External IT Audit)

SUMMARY:
If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with smart people, and making risk make sense- apply now.

POSITION INFO:
Love tech, controls, and figuring out how things actually work behind the scenes?

If IT risk, governance and assurance are your thing- and you enjoy having a real seat at the table- this role might just be your sweet spot.

A leading global professional services firm is looking for an IT Audit Senior Associate to join its Technology Risk & Assurance team in Johannesburg. You’ll work with top-tier clients, support C-suite decision-making, and help organisations strengthen their IT controls and risk environments.

What you’ll be getting stuck into:

• Leading and delivering IT risk and assurance engagements across diverse industries
• Supporting financial audits, ISAE 3402 engagements, and broader IT risk advisory work
• Assessing application controls, IT governance, ERP environments, and risk frameworks
• Managing and motivating engagement teams while keeping projects on track and on budget
• Building trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Staying ahead of industry trends and translating risk into real business insight

• A relevant university degree (Accounting, Business, IT, Engineering, Maths or similar)
• 2+ years’ experience in consulting, risk, IT audit or a professional services environment
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence working with data, controls, and complex systems
• Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CFE)- a big plus, not a deal-breaker
• Someone curious, proactive, and not afraid to speak up with better ideas

• Exposure to high-impact clients and meaningful risk work
• Clear career progression in a structured global environment
• Flexibility and a strong Total Rewards offering
• A culture that values integrity, ideas, and growth (not just hours logged)