Risk Consulting, Digital Risk Data Analytics IT Audit Associate, Johannesburg

Our independent position and assessment capabilities provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape and the controls in place. As a data analytics professional, you will be leading data analytics related projects to support the financial, operational and IT processes of our clients. You will be part of an international network of professionals across geographies and sectors, delivering data analytics and IT audit services that will help improve the performance of our clients.

The opportunity

Our structured career framework means you’ll continue to develop, whatever level you’re at. So, whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Your key responsibilities

Data Management & Analysis

• Collect, clean, and transform structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.
• Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, and reports for business insights.
• Perform advanced statistical analysis and predictive modeling to support decision-making.

Business Intelligence & Visualization

• Design and implement interactive dashboards using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Looker Studio.
• Present findings to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.

Data Governance & Quality

• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Implement data quality checks and monitoring processes.

IT Audit & Risk

• Support IT General Controls (ITGC) testing and cyber risk assessments.
• Perform audits aligned with SOX, ISAE 3402, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal audit teams to integrate data analytics into audit procedures.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with business units, IT teams, and risk management to understand requirements.
• Provide ad-hoc data support for strategic initiatives and governance reporting.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset.
• High ethical standards and commitment to data confidentiality.

Technical Skills

• Data Analytics Tools: SQL, SAS, Arbutus
• Visualization Tools: Power BI, Tableau, Looker Studio.
• Database Technologies: MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle.
• Cloud Platforms: Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, GCP BigQuery.
• Machine Learning & AI: Familiarity with predictive modeling and data science techniques.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A recognized university degree in IT and data analytics
• At least 2 years of relevant consulting or industry experience, preferably in a professional services environment
• Candidates who possess professional certifications such as, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are highly encouraged to apply
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills
• Demonstrates integrity, values, principles, and work ethic
• Willingness to travel as the need arises.