Associate - Digital Audit

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Risk Architecture

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Digital Audit Associate supports the delivery of digital audit engagements as part of the Assurance practice. The role involves assessing technology-related risks and controls within client environments, including applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and business processes.

The Associate will work closely with engagement teams to document systems and processes, perform control testing, analyse findings, and prepare audit documentation in accordance with firm methodologies and professional standards. This role provides exposure to a broad range of industries, technologies and audit approaches, and offers opportunities to develop technical, business, and professional skills.

Key Responsibilities  

The successful candidate will   be responsible for   the following:  

• Support the execution of digital audit engagements for clients across a range of industries.  

• Assist   in obtaining an understanding of client business processes, IT environments,   systems   and relevant control frameworks.  

• Document process flows, system   landscapes   and control activities accurately and clearly.  

• Perform risk assessments to   identify   relevant technology and business process risks.  

• Execute testing of IT   G eneral   C ontrols   (“ITGCs”) , automated controls, application   controls   and other technology-related controls   in accordance with   engagement requirements.  

• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls and   identify   exceptions or control deficiencies.  

• Prepare audit working papers and supporting documentation in   a timely   and   accurate   manner, in line with firm standards.  

• Assist in   summarising   findings, drafting   observations   and communicating issues to engagement team members.  

• Analyse   data and information using approved tools, audit   methodologies   and analytical techniques.  

• Work collaboratively with engagement teams, including financial audit teams and technology specialists, to support audit   objectives .  

• Build and   maintain   effective working relationships with internal teams and client personnel.  

• Comply with   the firm’s risk management, independence,   confidentiality   and quality requirements.  

• Maintain awareness of current developments in technology, digital   risk   and audit practices.  

• Demonstrate professional conduct and uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.  

Requirements  

Candidates should meet the following   minimum   requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy , Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information   Systems   or other related disciplines.  

• Candidates from other academic backgrounds may be considered if they   demonstrate   a strong interest in technology, digital   risk   and audit.  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail.  

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.  

• Ability to work effectively in teams and build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients.  

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, professional environment.  

• Basic understanding of business processes, information   systems   or internal controls would be   advantageous .  

Preferred Skills  

The following attributes and skills would be beneficial:  

• Interest   in emerging technologies, digital   transformation   and technology risk management.  

• Exposure through coursework,   internships   or projects in areas such as IT audit, cybersecurity, ERP systems, data analytics, cloud   computing   or internal controls.  

• Ability to   organise   and manage multiple tasks within agreed timelines.  

• Confidence in documenting issues clearly and escalating matters appropriately.  

• Proficiency   in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel,   Word   and PowerPoint.  

• Familiarity with data analysis tools, audit   tools   or enterprise systems would be an added advantage.  

Competencies  

The role requires the candidate to   demonstrate   the following competencies:  

• Professionalism and integrity  

• Collaboration and teamwork  

• Analytical thinking  

• Clear communication  

• Adaptability and learning agility  

• Accountability and quality focus  

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Program Implementation, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Governance Framework, Inclusion, Information Security, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 17 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date